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How to get fromThe Bronx to Long Island Cityby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from The Bronx to Long Island City by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 5 subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from E 180 St to Grand Central-42 Stsubway subway 5
    41 min
    $3

  2. Drive 10.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from The Bronx to Long Island Citycar car 10.1 mi
    18 min
    $2–3

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Morris Park Av/White Plains Rd to 5 Av/W 51 Stbus bus BxM10
    56 min
    $6–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from The Bronx to Long Island Citytaxi taxi 10.1 mi
    18 min
    $35–50

  5. Line 2 subway

    1. Take the subway from Bronx Park East to 42 St-Times Squaresubway subway 2
    50 min
    $3

The Bronx to Long Island City by subway

Calendar865Weekly Subways
Duration41 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10.8 mi
  • Duration: 41 min

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

MTA operates a subway from E 180 St to Grand Central-42 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 34 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Morris Park Av/White Plains Rd to 5 Av/W 51 St hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 50 min.

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