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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Plauderville to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train Mnbn / ...
    2. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to New York Penn Stationtrain train Njcl / ...
    1h 4m
    $9–27

  2. Drive  17.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Garfield to Long Island Citycar car 17.7 mi
    25 min
    $4–5

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Midland Ave At Outwater Lane to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 160
    1h 8m
    $12–30

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Garfield to Long Island Citytaxi taxi 17.7 mi
    25 min
    $65–80

Garfield to Long Island City by train, foot, and subway

Calendar144Weekly Services
Duration1h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 4m

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

You can take a train from Plauderville to Court Sq-23 St via Secaucus Upper Level, Penn Station, and 34 St-Herald Sq in around 1h 4m. Alternatively, NJ Transit operates a bus from Midland Ave At Outwater Lane to Port Authority Bus Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $9–27 and the journey takes 55 min.

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