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How to get fromLong Island City to South Beachby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Subway, bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from 21 St to 4 Av-9 Stsubway subway G
    2. Take the subway from 4 Av-9 St to 86 Stsubway subway R
    3. Take the bus from 4 Av/86 St to SAND LN/McCLEAN AVbus bus S53
    1h 6m
    $6–11

  2. Drive 16 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Long Island City to South Beachcar car 16 mi
    28 min
    $3–5

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lexington Av/E 41 St to Father Capodanno Blvd/Seaview Avbus bus Sim6
    1h 28m
    $6–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Long Island City to South Beachtaxi taxi 16 mi
    28 min
    $60–80

Long Island City to South Beach by subway and bus

Calendar801Weekly Services
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 6m

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

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Lexington Av/E 41 St to Father Capodanno Blvd/Seaview Av hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 50 min.

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