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How to get fromSheepshead Bay (Water) to Long Island Cityby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Sheepshead Bay (Water) to Long Island City by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Sheepshead Bay to 7 Avsubway subway B
    53 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nostrand Av/Avenue X to Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Lane 4bus bus B44 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Broadway/Roebling St to 11 St/48 Avbus bus B32 / ...
    1h 24m
    $6–15

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sheepshead Bay (Water) to Long Island Citytaxi taxi 11.8 mi
    22 min
    $45–60

  4. Drive 11.8 mi

    1. Drive from Sheepshead Bay (Water) to Long Island Citycar car 11.8 mi
    22 min
    $3–4

  5. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Avenue Z/Bedford Av to Surf Av/Stillwell Avbus bus B36
    2. Take the subway from Coney Island-Stillwell Av to Court Sq-23 Stsubway subway F / ...
    1h 40m
    $6–10

Sheepshead Bay (Water) to Long Island City by subway

Calendar550Weekly Subways
Duration53 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15.5 mi
  • Duration: 53 min

What companies run services between Sheepshead Bay (Water), NY, USA and Long Island City, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Sheepshead Bay to 7 Av every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 43 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nostrand Av/Avenue X to 11 St/48 Av via Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Lane 4 and Broadway/Roebling St in around 1h 24m.

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