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How to get fromSyosset to Long Island Cityby train, subway, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Syosset to Long Island City by train, subway, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Syosset to Jamaicatrain train Port Jefferson Branch
    2. Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to Court Sq-23 Stsubway subway E
    1h 2m
    $10–17

  2. Drive  26.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Syosset to Long Island Citycar car 26.9 mi
    36 min
    $5–7

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Syosset to Long Island Citytaxi taxi 26.9 mi
    36 min
    $100–130

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Hicksville to Hunterspoint Avenuetrain train Port Jefferson Branch / ...
    1h 45m
    $8–19

Syosset to Long Island City by train and subway

Calendar668Weekly Services
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 28.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 2m

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

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Hicksville to Hunterspoint Avenue every 3 hours. Tickets cost $5–13 and the journey takes 38 min.

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