What is the cheapest way to get from Lower Manhattan to Long Island City?

The cheapest way to get from Lower Manhattan to Long Island City is to line 6 subway and line 7 subway which costs $3 and takes 17 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Lower Manhattan to Long Island City?

The fastest way to get from Lower Manhattan to Long Island City is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $20 - $24.

Is there a direct bus between Lower Manhattan and Long Island City?

No, there is no direct bus from Lower Manhattan to Long Island City. However, there are services departing from Bowery/Spring St and arriving at 3 Av/E 42 St via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33 min.

Is there a direct train between Lower Manhattan and Long Island City?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Broadway-Lafayette St and arriving at Court Sq-23 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

How far is it from Lower Manhattan to Long Island City?

The distance between Lower Manhattan and Long Island City is 4 miles.

How do I travel from Lower Manhattan to Long Island City without a car?

The best way to get from Lower Manhattan to Long Island City without a car is to line 6 subway and line 7 subway which takes 17 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Lower Manhattan to Long Island City?

It takes approximately 17 min to get from Lower Manhattan to Long Island City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lower Manhattan to Long Island City bus from?

Lower Manhattan to Long Island City bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Bowery/Spring St station.

Where do I catch the Lower Manhattan to Long Island City train from?

Lower Manhattan to Long Island City train services, operated by MTA, depart from Spring St station.

Where does the Lower Manhattan to Long Island City bus arrive?

Lower Manhattan to Long Island City bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 3 Av/E 42 St station.

Where does the Lower Manhattan to Long Island City train arrive?

Lower Manhattan to Long Island City train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Grand Central-42 St station.

Where can I stay near Long Island City?

There are 3944+ hotels available in Long Island City.

Lower Manhattan to Long Island City - 5 ways to travel via line 6 subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Lower Manhattan to Long Island City by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 6 subway, line 7 subway
best
1. Take the subway from Spring St to Grand Central-42 Stsubway 4 / ...
2. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to Hunters Point Avsubway 7 / ...
17 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bowery/Spring St to 3 Av/E 42 Stbus M103
33 min
$6–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lower Manhattan to Long Island Citytaxi 4.1 mi
9 min
$20–24
Walk
1. Take the foot from Lower Manhattan to Long Island Citywalk 3.8 mi
1h 8m
Subway
1. Take the subway from Broadway-Lafayette St to Court Sq-23 Stsubway F / ...
19 min
$3

Lower Manhattan to Long Island City by subway

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Distance: 4.1 mi
Duration: 17 min

What companies run services between Lower Manhattan, NY, USA and Long Island City, NY, USA?

You can take a subway from Spring St to Hunters Point Av via Grand Central-42 St in around 17 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Bowery/Spring St to 3 Av/E 42 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 26 min.

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