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How to get fromLong Island to 72nd Streetby subway, ferry, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Long Island to 72nd Street by subway, ferry, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Roosevelt Island to Lexington Av/63 Stsubway subway M / ...
    15 min
    $3

  2. Drive  10 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brooklyn to 72nd Streetcar car 10 mi
    23 min
    $2–3

  3. Ferry, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Roosevelt Island to East 90th Stferry ferry As
    2. Take the taxi from East 90th St to 72nd Streettaxi taxi
    16 min
    $18–22

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to 72nd Streettaxi taxi 10 mi
    23 min
    $45–60

Long Island to 72nd Street by subway and foot

Calendar969Weekly Services
Duration15 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1.5 mi
  • Duration: 15 min

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and 72nd Street, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Roosevelt Island to Lexington Av/63 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 2 min.

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