What is the cheapest way to get from Long Island to Elmhurst?

The cheapest way to get from Long Island to Elmhurst is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 17 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Long Island to Elmhurst?

The fastest way to get from Long Island to Elmhurst is to subway which takes 16 min and costs $3.

Is there a direct bus between Long Island and Elmhurst?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Jamaica Av/Parsons Blvd and arriving at Metropolitan Av/71 Av. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.

Is there a direct train between Long Island and Elmhurst?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer and arriving at Grand Av-Newtown. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

How far is it from Long Island to Elmhurst?

The distance between Long Island and Elmhurst is 5 miles. The road distance is 9.1 miles.

How do I travel from Long Island to Elmhurst without a car?

The best way to get from Long Island to Elmhurst without a car is to subway which takes 16 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Long Island to Elmhurst?

The subway from Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer to Grand Av-Newtown takes 16 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Elmhurst bus from?

Long Island to Elmhurst bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Jamaica Av/Parsons Blvd station.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Elmhurst train from?

Long Island to Elmhurst train services, operated by MTA, depart from Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer station.

Train or bus from Long Island to Elmhurst?

The best way to get from Long Island to Elmhurst is to bus which takes 22 min and costs $3 - $8. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $12 - $27 and takes 1h 12m.

Where does the Long Island to Elmhurst bus arrive?

Long Island to Elmhurst bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Metropolitan Av/71 Av station.

Where does the Long Island to Elmhurst train arrive?

Long Island to Elmhurst train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Grand Av-Newtown station.

Can I drive from Long Island to Elmhurst?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to Elmhurst is 9 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Long Island to Elmhurst.

Where can I stay near Elmhurst?

There are 3508+ hotels available in Elmhurst.

Long Island to Elmhurst - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Long Island to Elmhurst by subway, bus, taxi, car, or train

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer to Grand Av-Newtownsubway E
16 min
$3
Drive 9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Elmhurstcar 9 mi
17 min
$2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Jamaica Av/Parsons Blvd to Metropolitan Av/71 Avbus Q54
22 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to Elmhursttaxi 9 mi
17 min
$40–55
Bus via Queens Blvd/Reeder St
1. Take the bus from Sutphin Blvd/95 Av to Queens Blvd/Reeder Stbus Q60
1h 4m
$6–15
Train
1. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to Woodsidetrain Ronkonkoma Branch
1h 12m
$12–27

Long Island to Elmhurst by subway

160Weekly Subways

16 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 5.1 mi
Duration: 16 min

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Elmhurst, Queens County, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer to Grand Av-Newtown hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Jamaica Av/Parsons Blvd to Metropolitan Av/71 Av every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 22 min.

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