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How to get fromPlainview to Long Island Cityby bus, train, subway, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Plainview to Long Island City by bus, train, subway, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train, subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from Old Country Rd + Manetto Hill Rd to Hicksville Sta / Duffybus bus n78 / ...
    2. Take the train from Hicksville to Jamaicatrain train
    3. Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to Court Sq-23 Stsubway subway E
    1h 20m
    $12–18

  2. Drive 28.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Plainview to Long Island Citycar car 28.3 mi
    38 min
    $6–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Plainview to Long Island Citytaxi taxi 28.3 mi
    38 min
    $110–140

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Old Country Rd + Manetto Hill Rd to Hicksville Sta / Duffybus bus n78 / ...
    2. Take the train from Hicksville to Woodsidetrain train Ronkonkoma Branch / ...
    1h 23m
    $13–21

Plainview to Long Island City by bus, train, and subway

Calendar98Weekly Services
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 28 mi
  • Duration: 1h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Plainview to Long Island City. However, you can take the bus to Hicksville Sta / Duffy, walk to Hicksville, take the train to Jamaica, walk to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport, then take the subway to Court Sq-23 St. Alternatively, you can drive from Plainview to Long Island City in around 38 min.

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