What is the cheapest way to get from New York, NY to Long Island City?

The cheapest way to get from New York, NY to Long Island City is to subway which costs $3 and takes 29 min.

What is the fastest way to get from New York, NY to Long Island City?

The fastest way to get from New York, NY to Long Island City is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $20 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between New York, NY and Long Island City?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Allen St/Grand St and arriving at 1 Av/E 42 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

Is there a direct ferry between New York, NY and Long Island City?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Dumbo/Fulton Ferry and arriving at Hunters Point South. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

Is there a direct train between New York, NY and Long Island City?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from East Broadway and arriving at Court Sq-23 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

How far is it from New York, NY to Long Island City?

The distance between New York, NY and Long Island City is 3 miles.

How do I travel from New York, NY to Long Island City without a car?

The best way to get from New York, NY to Long Island City without a car is to bus which takes 23 min and costs $3 - $8.

How long does it take to get from New York, NY to Long Island City?

The bus from Allen St/Grand St to 1 Av/E 42 St takes 19 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the New York, NY to Long Island City bus from?

New York, NY to Long Island City bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Allen St/Grand St station.

Where do I catch the New York, NY to Long Island City train from?

New York, NY to Long Island City train services, operated by MTA, depart from East Broadway station.

Where does the New York, NY to Long Island City bus arrive?

New York, NY to Long Island City bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 1 Av/E 42 St station.

Where does the New York, NY to Long Island City train arrive?

New York, NY 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 3399+ hotels available in Long Island City.

New York, NY to Long Island City - 5 ways to travel via bus, subway, and ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from New York, NY to Long Island City by bus, subway, ferry, taxi, or foot

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Allen St/Grand St to 1 Av/E 42 Stbus M15 / ...
23 min
$3–8
Subway
1. Take the subway from East Broadway to Court Sq-23 Stsubway F / ...
29 min
$3
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Dumbo/Fulton Ferry to Hunters Point Southferry Er
1h
$5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from New York, NY to Long Island Citytaxi 4.3 mi
9 min
$20–25
Walk
1. Take the walk from New York, NY to Long Island Citywalk 3.8 mi
1h 8m

New York, NY to Long Island City by foot and bus

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Distance: 2.8 mi
Duration: 23 min

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

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Allen St/Grand St to 1 Av/E 42 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, MTA operates a subway from East Broadway to Court Sq-23 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 24 min.

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