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

The cheapest way to get from Stamford to Long Island City is to drive which costs $6 - $9 and takes 46 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Stamford to Long Island City is to drive which takes 46 min and costs $6 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Stamford and Long Island City?

No, there is no direct bus from Stamford to Long Island City. However, there are services departing from Stamford Bus Stop and arriving at Port Authority Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Stamford and Long Island City?

No, there is no direct train from Stamford station to Long Island City. However, there are services departing from Stamford Amtrak Station and arriving at Court Sq-23 St via 34 St-Herald Sq. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.

How far is it from Stamford to Long Island City?

The distance between Stamford and Long Island City is 40 miles. The road distance is 34.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stamford to Long Island City without a car is to train via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station which takes 1h 14m and costs $11 - $600.

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

It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Stamford to Long Island City, including transfers.

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

Stamford to Long Island City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Stamford Bus Stop station.

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

Stamford to Long Island City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Stamford Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Stamford to Long Island City?

The best way to get from Stamford to Long Island City is to train via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station which takes 1h 14m and costs $11 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $9 - $15 and takes 1h 58m.

Where does the Stamford to Long Island City bus arrive?

Stamford to Long Island City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Stamford to Long Island City train arrive?

Stamford to Long Island City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Stamford to Long Island City?

Yes, the driving distance between Stamford to Long Island City is 35 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Stamford to Long Island City.

Where can I stay near Long Island City?

There are 3932+ hotels available in Long Island City.

Stamford to Long Island City - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Stamford to Long Island City by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or train

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Train via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
1h 14m
$11–554
Drive 34.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Stamford to Long Island Citycar 34.3 mi
46 min
$7–9
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Stamford Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0240
1h 58m
$9–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Stamford to Long Island Citytaxi 34.3 mi
46 min
$120–150
Train
1. Take the train from Stamford to Grand Central Terminaltrain New Haven / ...
1h 19m
$14–20

Stamford to Long Island City by train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)

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1h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 39.3 mi
Duration: 1h 14m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $11–24 and the journey takes 49 min. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Stamford Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $6–12 and the journey takes 1h 45m.

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