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

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  2. Drive  8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New York to Elmhurstcar car 8 mi
    15 min
    $2

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue to Queens Blvd/Grand Avbus bus Q60
    34 min
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from New York to Elmhursttaxi taxi 8 mi
    15 min
    $30–40

  5. Subway

    1. Take the subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Grand Av-Newtownsubway subway E / ...
    33 min
    $3

New York to Elmhurst by train

Calendar604Weekly Trains
Duration11 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.2 mi
  • Duration: 11 min

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Elmhurst, Queens County, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from New York Penn Station to Woodside every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–6 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue to Queens Blvd/Grand Av every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 34 min.

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