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How to get fromNew York Midtown to Long Islandby subway, bus, taxi, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from New York Midtown to Long Island by subway, bus, taxi, car, or train

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to Queens Plazasubway subway E
    15 min
    $3

  2. Drive 8.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New York Midtown to Brooklyncar car 8.6 mi
    19 min
    $2–3

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from W 32 St/7 Av to Queens Plaza South/28 Stbus bus Q32
    37 min
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from New York Midtown to Brooklyntaxi taxi 8.6 mi
    19 min
    $35–45

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain train Port Washington Branch
    24 min
    $5–9

New York Midtown to Long Island by foot and subway

Calendar1235Weekly Services
Duration15 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3.9 mi
  • Duration: 15 min

What companies run services between New York Midtown, NY, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 34 St-Penn Station to Queens Plaza every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from W 32 St/7 Av to Queens Plaza South/28 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 31 min.

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