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How to get fromStaten Island to Long Island Cityby bus, subway, train, ferry, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Staten Island to Long Island City by bus, subway, train, ferry, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St to Church St/Fulton Stbus bus Sim1 / ...
    2. Take the subway from World Trade Center to Court Sq-23 Stsubway subway E
    1h 24m
    $6–10

  2. Drive 19.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Staten Island to Long Island Citycar car 19.6 mi
    37 min
    $4–6

  3. Train, ferry, subway

    1. Take the train from Bay Terrace to St Georgetrain train Sir
    2. Take the ferry from St. George to Battery Park City/Vesey St.ferry ferry Sg
    3. Take the subway from World Trade Center to Court Sq-23 Stsubway subway E
    1h 55m
    $11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Staten Island to Long Island Citytaxi taxi 19.6 mi
    37 min
    $110–140

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hylan Blvd/Montreal Av to East 57th Street & Lexington Avenuebus bus Sim6
    1h 25m
    $6–10

Staten Island to Long Island City by bus and subway

Calendar561Weekly Services
Duration1h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Staten Island to Long Island City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 24.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 24m

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

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Hylan Blvd/Montreal Av to East 57th Street & Lexington Avenue hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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