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How to get fromLong Island City to Manhattanby subway, taxi, or foot

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

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Court Sq-23 St to 5 Av/53 Stsubway subway E / ...
    5 min
    $3

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Long Island City to Manhattantaxi taxi 4.6 mi
    9 min
    $21–26

  3. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Long Island City to Manhattanwalk walk 4.1 mi
    1h 19m

  4. Subway via 86 St

    1. Take the subway from Court Sq-23 St to 50 Stsubway subway E
    2. Take the subway from 50 St to 86 Stsubway subway C / ...
    21 min
    $3

Long Island City to Manhattan by subway

Calendar2030Weekly Subways
Duration5 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1.8 mi
  • Duration: 5 min

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

MTA operates a subway from Court Sq-23 St to 5 Av/53 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 5 min.

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