What is the cheapest way to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Long Island City?

The cheapest way to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Long Island City is to line 7 subway which costs $3 and takes 9 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Long Island City?

The fastest way to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Long Island City is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $16 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Times Square–42nd Street Station and Long Island City?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madison Av/E 42 St and arriving at Queens Plaza South/28 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

Is there a direct train between Times Square–42nd Street Station and Long Island City?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 5th Avenue and arriving at Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

How long does it take to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Long Island City?

The line 7 subway from 5th Avenue to Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av takes 6 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Times Square–42nd Street Station to Long Island City bus from?

Times Square–42nd Street Station to Long Island City bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Madison Av/E 42 St station.

Where do I catch the Times Square–42nd Street Station to Long Island City train from?

Times Square–42nd Street Station to Long Island City train services, operated by MTA, depart from 5th Avenue station.

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Times Square–42nd Street Station to Long Island City

Q: How far is it from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Long Island City?

The distance between Times Square–42nd Street Station and Long Island City is 2 miles.

Q: How do I travel from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Long Island City without a car?

The best way to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Long Island City without a car is to line 7 subway which takes 9 min and costs $3.

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There are 5 ways to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Long Island City by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 7 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 5th Avenue to Vernon Blvd-Jackson Avsubway 7 / ...
9 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 42 St to Queens Plaza South/28 Stbus Q32
27 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Long Island Citytaxi 3 mi
6 min
$16–20
Walk
1. Take the walk from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Long Island Citywalk 2.6 mi
45 min
Subway
1. Take the subway from 42 St-Bryant Park to Court Sq-23 Stsubway F / ...
10 min
$3

Times Square–42nd Street Station to Long Island City by foot and subway

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Distance: 1.9 mi
Duration: 9 min

What companies run services between Times Square–42nd Street Station, NY, USA and Long Island City, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 5th Avenue to Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 42 St to Queens Plaza South/28 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 21 min.

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