What is the cheapest way to get from Red Hook to Long Island City?

The cheapest way to get from Red Hook to Long Island City is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Red Hook to Long Island City?

The fastest way to get from Red Hook to Long Island City is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $35 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Red Hook and Long Island City?

No, there is no direct bus from Red Hook to Long Island City. However, there are services departing from Van Brunt St/Dikeman St and arriving at Jackson Av/11 St via Smith St/Livingston St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.

Is there a direct ferry between Red Hook and Long Island City?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Red Hook/Atlantic Basin and arriving at East 34th Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.

Is there a direct train between Red Hook and Long Island City?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Smith-9 Sts and arriving at 21 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

How far is it from Red Hook to Long Island City?

The distance between Red Hook and Long Island City is 7 miles. The road distance is 7.9 miles.

How do I travel from Red Hook to Long Island City without a car?

The best way to get from Red Hook to Long Island City without a car is to subway which takes 25 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Red Hook to Long Island City?

The subway from Smith-9 Sts to 21 St takes 25 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Red Hook to Long Island City bus from?

Red Hook to Long Island City bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Van Brunt St/Dikeman St station.

Where do I catch the Red Hook to Long Island City train from?

Red Hook to Long Island City train services, operated by MTA, depart from Smith-9 Sts station.

Where does the Red Hook to Long Island City bus arrive?

Red Hook to Long Island City bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Smith St/Livingston St station.

Where does the Red Hook to Long Island City train arrive?

Red Hook to Long Island City train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 21 St station.

Can I drive from Red Hook to Long Island City?

Yes, the driving distance between Red Hook to Long Island City is 8 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Red Hook to Long Island City.

Where can I stay near Long Island City?

There are 2832+ hotels available in Long Island City.

Red Hook to Long Island City - 6 ways to travel via subway, ferry, bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Red Hook to Long Island City by subway, ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Smith-9 Sts to 21 Stsubway G
25 min
$3
Drive 7.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Red Hook to Long Island Citycar 7.9 mi
15 min
$2–3
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Red Hook/Atlantic Basin to East 34th Streetferry Sb
31 min
$5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Van Brunt St/Dikeman St to Smith St/Livingston Stbus B61
2. Take the bus from Smith St/Livingston St to Jackson Av/11 Stbus B62
1h 27m
$3–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Red Hook to Long Island Citytaxi 7.9 mi
15 min
$35–45
Bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Van Brunt St/Coffey St to 9 St/4 Avbus B61
2. Take the subway from 4 Av-9 St to 21 Stsubway G
49 min
$6–10

Red Hook to Long Island City by subway

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Distance: 7.4 mi
Duration: 25 min

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

MTA operates a subway from Smith-9 Sts to 21 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, NYC Ferry operates a ferry from Red Hook/Atlantic Basin to East 34th Street hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 31 min.

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