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How to get fromTimes Square to Long Island Cityby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Times Square to Long Island City by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 7 subway

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    1. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to Hunters Point Avsubway subway 7 / ...
    8 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 47 St to Queens Plaza South/28 Stbus bus Q32
    18 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Times Square to Long Island Citytaxi taxi 3 mi
    5 min
    $16–20

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Times Square to Long Island Citywalk walk 2.8 mi
    49 min

Times Square to Long Island City by subway

Calendar2011Weekly Subways
Duration8 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2.3 mi
  • Duration: 8 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Times Square to Hunters Point Av every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 47 St to Queens Plaza South/28 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 18 min.

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