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How to get fromLong Island City to Stamfordby train, car, taxi, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Long Island City to Stamford by train, car, taxi, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Stamfordtrain train New Haven / ...
    1h 28m
    $14–21

  2. Drive 34.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Long Island City to Stamfordcar car 34.8 mi
    47 min
    $7–10

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Long Island City to Stamfordtaxi taxi 34.8 mi
    47 min
    $120–150

  4. Train via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    1h 45m
    $11–553

Long Island City to Stamford by subway and train

Calendar593Weekly Services
Duration1h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 34.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 28m

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

Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Stamford every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $11–18 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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