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How to get fromLong Island City to Elmontby subway, bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Long Island City to Elmont by subway, bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway, bus

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    1. Take the subway from Court Sq-23 St to Jamaica-179 Stsubway subway F / ...
    2. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to Savoy Av / Hempsteadbus bus n1 / ...
    1h 6m
    $6

  2. Drive 15.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Long Island City to Elmontcar car 15.8 mi
    22 min
    $3–5

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Woodside to Valley Streamtrain train Far Rockaway Branch / ...
    2. Take the bus from Valley Stream Sta to Elmont Rd + Beth David Cemetary#300bus bus n1
    1h 49m
    $11–16

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Long Island City to Elmonttaxi taxi 15.8 mi
    22 min
    $60–80

Long Island City to Elmont by subway and bus

Calendar582Weekly Services
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15 mi
  • Duration: 1h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Long Island City to Elmont. However, you can take the subway to Jamaica-179 St, walk to 178 St / Hillside, then take the bus to Savoy Av / Hempstead. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Court Sq to Elmont Rd + Beth David Cemetary#300 via 61 St-Woodside, Woodside, Valley Stream, and Valley Stream Sta in around 1h 49m.

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