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How to get fromElmont to Long Island Cityby bus, subway, train, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Elmont to Long Island City by bus, subway, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from Holland Av / Hempstead to 179 St / Hillsidebus bus n1 / ...
    2. Take the subway from Jamaica-179 St to Court Sq-23 Stsubway subway F / ...
    1h 5m
    $6

  2. Drive 15.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elmont to Long Island Citycar car 15.4 mi
    22 min
    $3–5

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Elmont Rd +Opp Beth David Cemetery to Valley Stream Stabus bus n1
    2. Take the train from Valley Stream to Woodsidetrain train Far Rockaway Branch / ...
    1h 18m
    $11–16

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Elmont to Long Island Citytaxi taxi 15.4 mi
    22 min
    $60–75

Elmont to Long Island City by bus and subway

Calendar582Weekly Services
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 5m

What companies run services between Elmont, NY, USA and Long Island City, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Elmont to Long Island City. However, you can take the bus to 179 St / Hillside, walk to Jamaica-179 St, then take the subway to Court Sq-23 St. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elmont Rd +Opp Beth David Cemetery to Court Sq via Valley Stream Sta, Valley Stream, Woodside, and 61 St-Woodside in around 1h 18m.

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