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

The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Long Island City (Station) is to line 1 subway which costs $3 and takes 16 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Long Island City (Station) is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $18 - $22.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5 Av/E 96 St and arriving at Madison Av/E 23 St. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 86 St and arriving at 23 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from Manhattan to Long Island City (Station)?

The distance between Manhattan and Long Island City (Station) is 4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manhattan to Long Island City (Station) without a car is to line 1 subway which takes 16 min and costs $3.

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

The line 1 subway from 86 St to 23 St takes 13 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

Manhattan to Long Island City (Station) bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 5 Av/E 96 St station.

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

Manhattan to Long Island City (Station) train services, operated by MTA, depart from 86 St station.

Where does the Manhattan to Long Island City (Station) bus arrive?

Manhattan to Long Island City (Station) bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Madison Av/E 23 St station.

Where does the Manhattan to Long Island City (Station) train arrive?

Manhattan to Long Island City (Station) train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 23 St station.

Where can I stay near Long Island City (Station)?

There are 3846+ hotels available in Long Island City (Station).

Manhattan to Long Island City (Station) - 8 ways to travel via line 1 subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Manhattan to Long Island City (Station) by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 1 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 86 St to 23 Stsubway 1 / ...
16 min
$3
Bus via 5 Av/E 77 St
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 77 St to 5 Av/W 26 Stbus M1 / ...
37 min
$2–8
Bus
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 96 St to Madison Av/E 23 Stbus BxM7
26 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manhattan to Long Island City (Station)taxi 3.6 mi
9 min
$18–22
Walk
1. Take the walk from Manhattan to Long Island City (Station)walk 3.3 mi
1h 4m
Subway via 34 St-Herald Sq
1. Take the subway from 86 St to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway B
16 min
$3
Subway
1. Take the subway from 86 St to 23 Stsubway A / ...
20 min
$3
Bus via Columbus Av/W 80 St
1. Take the bus from Columbus Av/W 80 St to 7 Av/W 24 Stbus M7
35 min
$3–8

Manhattan to Long Island City (Station) by subway and foot

1612Weekly Services

16 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3.6 mi
Duration: 16 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 86 St to 23 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/E 96 St to Madison Av/E 23 St once daily. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 20 min.

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