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How to get fromQueens to New York City Centerby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Queens to New York City Center by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Kew Gardens-Union Tpke to 7 Avsubway subway E
    26 min
    $3
  2. Bus via 6th Ave/West 51st Street

    1. Take the bus from Cross Bay Blvd/Rockaway Blvd to 6th Ave/West 51st Streetbus bus Qm15
    53 min
    $3–8
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Queens to New York City Centertaxi taxi 11.3 mi
    21 min
    $45–55
  4. Drive 11.3 mi

    1. Drive from Queens to New York City Centercar car 11.3 mi
    21 min
    $3
  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cross Bay Blvd/Rockaway Blvd to 6 Av/W 57 Stbus bus Qm15
    54 min
    $3–8
  6. Subway via 104 St

    1. Take the subway from 104 St to 59 St-Columbus Circlesubway subway A
    56 min
    $3

Queens to New York City Center by subway and foot

Calendar1235Weekly Services
Duration26 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Queens, NY, USA and New York City Center, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Kew Gardens-Union Tpke to 7 Av every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 23 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Cross Bay Blvd/Rockaway Blvd to 6th Ave/West 51st Street hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 48 min.

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