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

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

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  1. Subway, train

    best
    1. Take the subway from Court Sq-23 St to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airportsubway subway E
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Merricktrain train Babylon Branch
    1h 4m
    $9–14

  2. Drive  25.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Long Island City to Merrickcar car 25.3 mi
    35 min
    $5–7

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Queens Plaza South/28 St to Sutphin Blvd/91 Avbus bus Q60
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Merricktrain train Babylon Branch
    1h 44m
    $9–18

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Long Island City to Merricktaxi taxi 25.3 mi
    35 min
    $230–280

Long Island City to Merrick by subway and train

Calendar310Weekly Services
Duration1h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 23.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Long Island City to Merrick. However, you can take the subway to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport, walk to Jamaica, then take the train to Merrick. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queens Plaza South/28 St to Merrick via Sutphin Blvd/91 Av and Jamaica in around 1h 44m.

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