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How to get fromLong Island City to Elmhurstby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Court Sq-23 St to Grand Av-Newtownsubway subway E
    15 min
    $3
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Queens Plaza South/28 St to Queens Blvd/Grand Avbus bus Q60
    27 min
    $3–8
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Long Island City to Elmhursttaxi taxi 4.1 mi
    9 min
    $20–24
  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Long Island City to Elmhurstwalk walk 3.8 mi
    1h 14m

Long Island City to Elmhurst by subway

Calendar245Weekly Subways
Duration15 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Comparing Your Travel Options

What companies run services between Long Island City, NY, USA and Elmhurst, Queens County, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Court Sq-23 St to Grand Av-Newtown hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Queens Plaza South/28 St to Queens Blvd/Grand Av every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 27 min.

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