What is the cheapest way to get from Long Island to 72nd Street?

The cheapest way to get from Long Island to 72nd Street is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 23 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Long Island to 72nd Street?

The fastest way to get from Long Island to 72nd Street is to subway which takes 15 min and costs $3.

Is there a direct train between Long Island and 72nd Street?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Roosevelt Island and arriving at Lexington Av/63 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2 min.

How far is it from Long Island to 72nd Street?

The distance between Long Island and 72nd Street is 2 miles. The road distance is 10.1 miles.

How do I travel from Long Island to 72nd Street without a car?

The best way to get from Long Island to 72nd Street without a car is to subway which takes 15 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Long Island to 72nd Street?

The subway from Roosevelt Island to Lexington Av/63 St takes 2 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Long Island to 72nd Street train from?

Long Island to 72nd Street train services, operated by MTA, depart from Roosevelt Island station.

Where does the Long Island to 72nd Street train arrive?

Long Island to 72nd Street train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Lexington Av/63 St station.

Can I drive from Long Island to 72nd Street?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to 72nd Street is 10 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Long Island to 72nd Street.

Where can I stay near 72nd Street?

There are 3847+ hotels available in 72nd Street.

Long Island to 72nd Street - 4 ways to travel via subway, taxi, car, and foot

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

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Roosevelt Island to Lexington Av/63 Stsubway M / ...
15 min
$3
Drive 10 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brooklyn to 72nd Streetcar 10 mi
23 min
$2–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to 72nd Streettaxi 10 mi
23 min
$40–50
Walk
1. Take the foot from Roosevelt Island to 72nd Streetwalk 4 mi
57 min

Long Island to 72nd Street by subway and foot

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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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