What is the cheapest way to get from Terminal 8 (Station) to Long Island City?

The cheapest way to get from Terminal 8 (Station) to Long Island City is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 23 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Terminal 8 (Station) to Long Island City?

The fastest way to get from Terminal 8 (Station) to Long Island City is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $60 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Terminal 8 (Station) and Long Island City?

No, there is no direct bus from Terminal 8 (Station) to Long Island City. However, there are services departing from Sutphin Blvd/95 Av and arriving at Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Terminal 8 (Station) and Long Island City?

No, there is no direct train from Terminal 8 (Station) to Long Island City. However, there are services departing from Terminal 8 and arriving at Court Sq-23 St via Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34 min.

How far is it from Terminal 8 (Station) to Long Island City?

The distance between Terminal 8 (Station) and Long Island City is 14 miles. The road distance is 13.7 miles.

How do I travel from Terminal 8 (Station) to Long Island City without a car?

The best way to get from Terminal 8 (Station) to Long Island City without a car is to tram and subway which takes 34 min and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from Terminal 8 (Station) to Long Island City?

It takes approximately 34 min to get from Terminal 8 (Station) to Long Island City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Terminal 8 (Station) to Long Island City bus from?

Terminal 8 (Station) to Long Island City bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Sutphin Blvd/95 Av station.

Where do I catch the Terminal 8 (Station) to Long Island City train from?

Terminal 8 (Station) to Long Island City train services, operated by JFK Airtrain, depart from Terminal 8 station.

Where does the Terminal 8 (Station) to Long Island City bus arrive?

Terminal 8 (Station) to Long Island City bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd station.

Where does the Terminal 8 (Station) to Long Island City train arrive?

Terminal 8 (Station) to Long Island City train services, operated by JFK Airtrain, arrive at Jamaica Station.

Can I drive from Terminal 8 (Station) to Long Island City?

Yes, the driving distance between Terminal 8 (Station) to Long Island City is 14 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Terminal 8 (Station) to Long Island City.

Where can I stay near Long Island City?

There are 3935+ hotels available in Long Island City.

Terminal 8 (Station) to Long Island City - 4 ways to travel via tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Terminal 8 (Station) to Long Island City by tram, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Tram, subway
best
1. Take the tram from Terminal 8 to Jamaica Stationtram AirTrain
2. Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to Court Sq-23 Stsubway E
34 min
$12
Drive 13.7 mi
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1. Drive from Terminal 8 (Station) to Long Island Citycar 13.7 mi
23 min
$3–4
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sutphin Blvd/95 Av to Queens Blvd/Northern Blvdbus Q60
1h 31m
$12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Terminal 8 (Station) to Long Island Citytaxi 13.7 mi
23 min
$60–75

Terminal 8 (Station) to Long Island City by tram and subway

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Distance: 13.7 mi
Duration: 34 min

What companies run services between Terminal 8 (Station), NY, USA and Long Island City, NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Sutphin Blvd/95 Av to Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 13m.

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