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How to get fromMidtown Manhattan to Long Island Cityby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Midtown Manhattan to Long Island City by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from 5 Av/53 St to Court Sq-23 Stsubway subway E / ...
    4 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 52 St to Queens Plaza South/28 Stbus bus Q32
    15 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Midtown Manhattan to Long Island Citytaxi taxi 3.1 mi
    5 min
    $16–20

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Midtown Manhattan to Long Island Citywalk walk 3 mi
    57 min

Midtown Manhattan to Long Island City by subway

Calendar2030Weekly Subways
Duration4 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1.8 mi
  • Duration: 4 min

What companies run services between Midtown 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 Madison Av/E 52 St to Queens Plaza South/28 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 15 min.

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