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

The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Long Island City is to subway which costs $3 and takes 4 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Long Island City is to subway which takes 4 min and costs $3.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 27 Av/2 St and arriving at Jackson Av/47 Av. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 5 Av/53 St and arriving at Court Sq-23 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4 min.

How far is it from Manhattan to Long Island City?

The distance between Manhattan and Long Island City is 2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manhattan to Long Island City without a car is to subway which takes 4 min and costs $3.

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

The subway from 5 Av/53 St to Court Sq-23 St takes 4 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

Manhattan to Long Island City bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 27 Av/2 St station.

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

Manhattan to Long Island City train services, operated by MTA, depart from 5 Av/53 St station.

Where does the Manhattan to Long Island City bus arrive?

Manhattan to Long Island City bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Jackson Av/47 Av station.

Where does the Manhattan to Long Island City train arrive?

Manhattan to Long Island City train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Court Sq-23 St station.

Where can I stay near Long Island City?

There are 3184+ hotels available in Long Island City.

Manhattan to Long Island City - 5 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi

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

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Subway
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1. Take the subway from 5 Av/53 St to Court Sq-23 Stsubway E / ...
4 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 27 Av/2 St to Jackson Av/47 Avbus B62
17 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manhattan to Long Island Citytaxi 4.2 mi
9 min
$20–25
Walk
1. Take the foot from Manhattan to Long Island Citywalk 4.1 mi
1h 19m
Subway via 86 St
1. Take the subway from 86 St to 50 Stsubway C / ...
2. Take the subway from 50 St to Court Sq-23 Stsubway E
18 min
$3

Manhattan to Long Island City by subway

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Distance: 1.8 mi
Duration: 4 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 5 Av/53 St to Court Sq-23 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 4 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 27 Av/2 St to Jackson Av/47 Av every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 17 min.

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