There are 5 ways to get from The Westchester to Long Island City by train, bus, subway, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from White Plains to Grand Central Terminaltrain Harlem
1h 20m$15–21Drive 24.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from The Westchester to Long Island Citycar 24.6 mi
40 min$5–7Line 20 bus, line 4 subway
- Take the bus from N Broadway @ Main St to Jerome Ave @ Bainbridge Avebus 20 / ...
- Take the subway from Woodlawn to Grand Central-42 Stsubway 4
2h 11m$6Taxi
- Take the taxi from The Westchester to Long Island Citytaxi 24.6 mi
40 min$85–110Line 28 bus
- Take the bus from Central Ave @ Harding Ave to 5th AVE @ 51st STbus 28
2h 30m$9
The Westchester to Long Island City by bus, train, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from The Westchester to Long Island City is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 40 min.
The fastest way to get from The Westchester to Long Island City is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from The Westchester to Long Island City. However, there are services departing from Westchester Ave @ Paulding St and arriving at 5th AVE @ 51st ST via Central Ave @ Harding Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from The Westchester to Long Island City. However, there are services departing from White Plains and arriving at Hunters Point Av via Grand Central-42 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
The distance between The Westchester and Long Island City is 26 miles. The road distance is 24.7 miles.
The best way to get from The Westchester to Long Island City without a car is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs $14 - $21.
It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from The Westchester to Long Island City, including transfers.
The Westchester to Long Island City bus services, operated by Westchester County Bee-Line System, depart from Central Ave @ Harding Ave station.
The Westchester to Long Island City train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from White Plains station.
The best way to get from The Westchester to Long Island City is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs $14 - $21. Alternatively, you can line 28 bus, which costs $9 and takes 2h 30m.
What companies run services between The Westchester, NY, USA and Long Island City, NY, USA?
Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from White Plains to Grand Central Terminal every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $9–15 and the journey takes 54 min. Alternatively, Westchester County Bee-Line System operates a bus from Central Ave @ Harding Ave to 5th AVE @ 51st ST every 4 hours. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 12m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from White Plains to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–11
- Peak
- $13–15
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from Woodlawn to Grand Central-42 St
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (914) 813-7777
- [email protected]
- Website
- Westchester County Bee-Line System
Bus from N Broadway @ Main St to Jerome Ave @ Bainbridge Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Westchester County Bee-Line System
- Schedules at
- Bee-Line Bus Schedules and Maps
- All other routes - Adults and children 5+
- $3
- BxM4C/Rte28 Westchester-Manhattan Express - Adult and children 5+
- $8
Bus from Central Ave @ Harding Ave to 5th AVE @ 51st ST
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Westchester County Bee-Line System
- Schedules at
- Bee-Line Bus Schedules and Maps
- All other routes - Adults and children 5+
- $3
- BxM4C/Rte28 Westchester-Manhattan Express - Adult and children 5+
- $8
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
Mexico Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914-968-6666
- Website
- mexicocs.com
Ernie's & Yorktown Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914 666 7379
Empire Ride Inc
- Phone
- +1 914 290 5400
Stamford Taxi
- Phone
- +1-203-883-4553
A&P Taxi
- Phone
- +1 845-429-2929
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
The Westchester to Long Island City bus services, operated by Westchester County Bee-Line System, arrive at 5th AVE @ 51st ST station.
The Westchester to Long Island City train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between The Westchester to Long Island City is 25 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from The Westchester to Long Island City.
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