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How to get fromLong Island to 52nd Streetby subway, bus, taxi, car, or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Long Island to 52nd Street by subway, bus, taxi, car, or foot

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Queens Plaza to Lexington Avenue/53rd Streetsubway subway E / ...
    6 min
    $3
  2. Drive  9.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brooklyn to 52nd Streetcar car 9.1 mi
    21 min
    $2–3
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd to 5 Av/W 52 Stbus bus Q32
    26 min
    $3–8
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to 52nd Streettaxi taxi 9.1 mi
    21 min
    $40–55
  5. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Roosevelt Island to 52nd Streetwalk walk 4 mi
    1h 17m
  6. Bus via Exit 63 Park and Ride

    1. Take the bus from Exit 63 Park and Ride to 3rd Avenue & East 51st Streetbus bus North Fork
    1h 41m
    $25–75

Long Island to 52nd Street by subway and foot

Calendar2030Weekly Services
Duration6 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Comparing Your Travel Options

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and 52nd Street, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Queens Plaza to Lexington Avenue/53rd Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 5 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd to 5 Av/W 52 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 20 min.

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