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How to get fromGrand Central Terminal to Long Island Cityby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Long Island City by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 7 subway

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    1. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to Hunters Point Avsubway subway 7 / ...
    7 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 42 St to Queens Plaza South/28 Stbus bus Q32
    23 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to Long Island Citytaxi taxi 2.8 mi
    5 min
    $15–19

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Grand Central Terminal to Long Island Citywalk walk 2.3 mi
    39 min

Grand Central Terminal to Long Island City by foot and subway

Calendar2011Weekly Services
Duration7 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1.8 mi
  • Duration: 7 min

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Long Island City, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Grand Central-42 St to Hunters Point Av every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 5 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 42 St to Queens Plaza South/28 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 21 min.

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