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How to get fromElmhurst to Coney Islandby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Elmhurst to Coney Island by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Avenue Xsubway subway F / ...
    1h 8m
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Woodhaven Blvd/Alderton St to W 34 St/5 Avbus bus Qm15 / ...
    2. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 35 St to Cropsey Av/Bay 49 Stbus bus X28 / ...
    1h 53m
    $6–15

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Elmhurst to Coney Islandtaxi taxi 14.7 mi
    27 min
    $65–85

  4. Drive  14.7 mi

    1. Drive from Elmhurst to Coney Islandcar car 14.7 mi
    27 min
    $3–4

Elmhurst to Coney Island by subway

Calendar999Weekly Subways
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 18.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 8m

What companies run services between Elmhurst, Queens County, NY, USA and Coney Island, Kings County, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Avenue X every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Woodhaven Blvd/Alderton St to Cropsey Av/Bay 49 St via W 34 St/5 Av and 5 Av/W 35 St in around 1h 53m.

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