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How to get fromLong Island City to Jersey Cityby subway, train, bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Subway, train

    best
    1. Take the subway from Court Sq-23 St to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway subway F / ...
    2. Take the train from 33rd Street to Journal Squaretrain train Path
    38 min
    $7

  2. Drive 9.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Long Island City to Jersey Citycar car 9.2 mi
    18 min
    $2–3

  3. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Court Sq-23 St to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminalsubway subway E
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At Duncan Avebus bus 119
    1h 5m
    $10–26

  4. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Long Island City to Wall St/Pier 11ferry ferry As
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 11 / Wall St. to Paulus Hookferry ferry 45
    1h 28m
    $6–12

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Long Island City to Jersey Citytaxi taxi 9.2 mi
    18 min
    $35–45

Long Island City to Jersey City by subway and train

Calendar795Weekly Services
Duration38 minAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Long Island City to Jersey City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 9.7 mi
  • Duration: 38 min

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

You can take a ferry from Long Island City to Paulus Hook via Pier 11 / Wall St. in around 1h 28m.

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