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

The cheapest way to get from Iselin to Long Island City is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 43 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Iselin to Long Island City is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $5 - $8.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Iselin to Long Island City. However, there are services departing from Oak Tree Rd At Middlesex Ave and arriving at Port Authority Bus Terminal via Broad St At Jersey St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Iselin station to Long Island City. However, there are services departing from Metropark Amtrak Station and arriving at Court Sq-23 St via 34 St-Herald Sq. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.

How far is it from Iselin to Long Island City?

The distance between Iselin and Long Island City is 28 miles. The road distance is 29.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Iselin to Long Island City without a car is to train which takes 57 min and costs $8 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 57 min to get from Iselin to Long Island City, including transfers.

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

Iselin to Long Island City bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Oak Tree Rd At Middlesex Ave station.

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

Iselin to Long Island City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Metropark Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Iselin to Long Island City?

The best way to get from Iselin to Long Island City is to train which takes 57 min and costs $8 - $550. Alternatively, you can line 48 bus and bus, which costs $13 - $40 and takes 2h 4m.

Where does the Iselin to Long Island City bus arrive?

Iselin to Long Island City bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Broad St At Jersey St station.

Where does the Iselin to Long Island City train arrive?

Iselin to Long Island City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Iselin to Long Island City?

Yes, the driving distance between Iselin to Long Island City is 29 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Iselin to Long Island City.

Where can I stay near Long Island City?

There are 3935+ hotels available in Long Island City.

Iselin to Long Island City - 5 ways to travel via train, line 48 bus, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Iselin to Long Island City by train (Amtrak), bus, car, taxi, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
57 min
$9–544
Drive 29.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Iselin to Long Island Citycar 29.1 mi
43 min
$6–8
Line 48 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Oak Tree Rd At Middlesex Ave to Broad St At Jersey Stbus 48
2. Take the bus from Broad St At Jersey St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 112
2h 4m
$13–37
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Iselin to Long Island Citytaxi 29.1 mi
43 min
$110–140
Train via Penn Station
1. Take the train from Metropark to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
1h 14m
$6–17

Iselin to Long Island City by train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)

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Distance: 27.8 mi
Duration: 57 min

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

Amtrak operates a train from Metropark Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–17 and the journey takes 32 min. Amtrak Acela also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oak Tree Rd At Middlesex Ave to Court Sq-23 St via Broad St At Jersey St, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2h 4m.

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