What is the cheapest way to get from Harlem to Long Island City?

The cheapest way to get from Harlem to Long Island City is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 10 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Harlem to Long Island City?

The fastest way to get from Harlem to Long Island City is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $27 - $33.

Is there a direct bus between Harlem and Long Island City?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 27 Av/2 St and arriving at Jackson Av/47 Av. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Harlem and Long Island City?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from East 90th St and arriving at Long Island City. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

Is there a direct train between Harlem and Long Island City?

No, there is no direct train from Harlem to Long Island City. However, there are services departing from 125 St and arriving at Hunters Point Av via 42 St-Times Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24 min.

How far is it from Harlem to Long Island City?

The distance between Harlem and Long Island City is 3 miles. The road distance is 6.3 miles.

How do I travel from Harlem to Long Island City without a car?

The best way to get from Harlem to Long Island City without a car is to bus which takes 17 min and costs $3 - $8.

How long does it take to get from Harlem to Long Island City?

The bus from 27 Av/2 St to Jackson Av/47 Av takes 17 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Harlem to Long Island City bus from?

Harlem to Long Island City bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 27 Av/2 St station.

Where do I catch the Harlem to Long Island City train from?

Harlem to Long Island City train services, operated by MTA, depart from 125 St station.

Where does the Harlem to Long Island City bus arrive?

Harlem to Long Island City bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Jackson Av/47 Av station.

Where does the Harlem to Long Island City train arrive?

Harlem to Long Island City train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 42 St-Times Square station.

Can I drive from Harlem to Long Island City?

Yes, the driving distance between Harlem to Long Island City is 6 miles. It takes approximately 10 min to drive from Harlem to Long Island City.

Where can I stay near Long Island City?

There are 3805+ hotels available in Long Island City.

Harlem to Long Island City - 5 ways to travel via bus, ferry, and line 2 subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Harlem to Long Island City by bus, ferry, subway, taxi, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from 27 Av/2 St to Jackson Av/47 Avbus B62
17 min
$3–8
Drive 6.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Harlem to Long Island Citycar 6.3 mi
10 min
$2
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from East 90th St to Long Island Cityferry As
20 min
$5
Line 2 subway, line 7 subway
1. Take the subway from 125 St to 42 St-Times Squaresubway 2 / ...
2. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to Hunters Point Avsubway 7 / ...
24 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Harlem to Long Island Citytaxi 6.3 mi
10 min
$27–33

Harlem to Long Island City by bus

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Distance: 2.8 mi
Duration: 17 min

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

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 27 Av/2 St to Jackson Av/47 Av every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, NYC Ferry operates a ferry from East 90th St to Long Island City hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 20 min.

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