What is the cheapest way to get from Long Island City (Station) to Manhattan?

The cheapest way to get from Long Island City (Station) to Manhattan is to line 1 subway which costs $3 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Long Island City (Station) to Manhattan?

The fastest way to get from Long Island City (Station) to Manhattan is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $18 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Long Island City (Station) and Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 6 Av/W 23 St and arriving at Central Park South/6 Av. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

Is there a direct train between Long Island City (Station) and Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 23 St and arriving at 79 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from Long Island City (Station) to Manhattan?

The distance between Long Island City (Station) and Manhattan is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Long Island City (Station) to Manhattan without a car?

The best way to get from Long Island City (Station) to Manhattan without a car is to line 1 subway which takes 16 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Long Island City (Station) to Manhattan?

The line 1 subway from 23 St to 79 St takes 13 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Long Island City (Station) to Manhattan bus from?

Long Island City (Station) to Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 6 Av/W 23 St station.

Where do I catch the Long Island City (Station) to Manhattan train from?

Long Island City (Station) to Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, depart from 23 St station.

Where does the Long Island City (Station) to Manhattan bus arrive?

Long Island City (Station) to Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Central Park South/6 Av station.

Where does the Long Island City (Station) to Manhattan train arrive?

Long Island City (Station) to Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 79 St station.

Where can I stay near Manhattan?

There are 3894+ hotels available in Manhattan.

Long Island City (Station) to Manhattan - 6 ways to travel via line 1 subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Long Island City (Station) to Manhattan by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 1 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 23 St to 79 Stsubway 1 / ...
16 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 23 St to Central Park South/6 Avbus M7
23 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Long Island City (Station) to Manhattantaxi 3.7 mi
8 min
$18–23
Walk
1. Take the walk from Long Island City (Station) to Manhattanwalk 3.3 mi
1h 4m
Subway
1. Take the subway from 23 St to 86 Stsubway A / ...
20 min
$3
Subway via 34 St-Herald Sq
1. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to 86 Stsubway B
23 min
$3

Long Island City (Station) to Manhattan by foot and subway

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Distance: 3.2 mi
Duration: 16 min

What companies run services between Long Island City (Station), NY, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 23 St to 79 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 6 Av/W 23 St to Central Park South/6 Av every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 23 min.

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