There are 4 ways to get from Long Island City to Syosset by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Court Sq-23 St to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airportsubway E
- Take the train from Jamaica to Syossettrain Port Jefferson Branch
1h 12m$10–17Drive 27.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Long Island City to Syossetcar 27.5 mi
37 min$5–8Bus, train
- Take the bus from Queens Plaza South/28 St to Sutphin Blvd/91 Avbus Q60
- Take the train from Jamaica to Syossettrain Port Jefferson Branch
1h 51m$10–21Taxi
- Take the taxi from Long Island City to Syossettaxi 27.5 mi
37 min$110–130
Long Island City to Syosset by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Long Island City to Syosset is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 37 min.
The fastest way to get from Long Island City to Syosset is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct train from Long Island City to Syosset. However, there are services departing from Court Sq-23 St and arriving at Syosset via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.
The distance between Long Island City and Syosset is 29 miles. The road distance is 27.7 miles.
The best way to get from Long Island City to Syosset without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 12m and costs $9 - $17.
It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Long Island City to Syosset, including transfers.
Long Island City to Syosset train services, operated by MTA, depart from Court Sq-23 St station.
Long Island City to Syosset train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Long Island City to Syosset is 28 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Long Island City to Syosset.
There are 190+ hotels available in Syosset.
What companies run services between Long Island City, NY, USA and Syosset, NY, USA?
There is no direct connection from Long Island City to Syosset. However, you can take the subway to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport, walk to Jamaica, then take the train to Syosset. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queens Plaza South/28 St to Syosset via Sutphin Blvd/91 Av and Jamaica in around 1h 51m.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Court Sq-23 St to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Jamaica to Syosset
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $7–10
- Peak
- $9–14
Train from Jamaica to Syosset
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $7–10
- Peak
- $9–14
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Queens Plaza South/28 St to Sutphin Blvd/91 Av
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $110–130
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
Bay Express
- Phone
- +1 718-232-3434
Chico Express
- Phone
- +1 718-256-6666
- Website
- chicoexpress.net
La Revancha
- Phone
- +1 718-236-2424
- Website
- larevancha.net
NYC.gov
- Website
- nyc.gov
Always Ready Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 527-5555
Carmel Car & Limo
- Phone
- (212) 666-6666
- Website
- carmellimo.com
Dial 7 Car Service
- Phone
- (212) 777-7777
- Website
- dial7.com
Queens Village Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 776-8787
- Website
- queensvillagecarservice.com
Classic Taxi
- Phone
- +1 973-484-9494
Denville Taxi Service
- Phone
- (973) 814 9600
- Website
- denvilletaxiservice.com
Newark Airport Limo & Taxi
- Phone
- (732) 548-1141
Quick Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 (973) 338 2101
- Website
- quick-taxiservice.com
Mexico Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914-968-6666
- Website
- mexicocs.com
Ernie's & Yorktown Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914 666 7379
Empire Ride Inc
- Phone
- +1 914 290 5400
Babe’s Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Black Cabby
- Phone
- +1 908-76-82947
- Website
- blackcabby.com
Elizabeth Taxi
- Phone
- +1 908-344-1729
- Website
- elizabethtaxi.com
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