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

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There are 3 ways to get from Purchase to Long Island City by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 12 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Anderson Hill Rd @ Purchase St to White Plains Bus Terminal Lane Bbus bus 12
    2. Take the train from White Plains to Grand Central Terminaltrain train Harlem
    1h 35m
    $15–21

  2. Drive  27.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Purchase to Long Island Citycar car 27.7 mi
    39 min
    $6–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Purchase to Long Island Citytaxi taxi 27.7 mi
    39 min
    $95–120

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

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration1h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 30.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Purchase to Long Island City. However, you can take the line 12 bus to White Plains Bus Terminal Lane B, walk to White Plains, take the train to Grand Central Terminal, walk to Grand Central-42 St, then take the line 7 subway to Hunters Point Av. Alternatively, you can drive from Purchase to Long Island City in around 39 min.

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