What is the cheapest way to get from Union Square to Long Island City?

The cheapest way to get from Union Square to Long Island City is to line 6 subway and line 7 subway which costs $3 and takes 13 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Union Square to Long Island City?

The fastest way to get from Union Square to Long Island City is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs $18 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Union Square and Long Island City?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madison Av/E 32 St and arriving at Queens Plaza South/28 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

Is there a direct train between Union Square and Long Island City?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 14 St and arriving at Court Sq-23 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

How far is it from Union Square to Long Island City?

The distance between Union Square and Long Island City is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Union Square to Long Island City without a car?

The best way to get from Union Square to Long Island City without a car is to line 6 subway and line 7 subway which takes 13 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Union Square to Long Island City?

It takes approximately 13 min to get from Union Square to Long Island City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Union Square to Long Island City bus from?

Union Square to Long Island City bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Madison Av/E 32 St station.

Where do I catch the Union Square to Long Island City train from?

Union Square to Long Island City train services, operated by MTA, depart from 14 St-Union Sq station.

Where does the Union Square to Long Island City bus arrive?

Union Square to Long Island City bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Queens Plaza South/28 St station.

Where does the Union Square to Long Island City train arrive?

Union Square to Long Island City train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Grand Central-42 St station.

Where can I stay near Long Island City?

There are 3805+ hotels available in Long Island City.

Union Square to Long Island City - 5 ways to travel via line 6 subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Union Square to Long Island City by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 6 subway, line 7 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 14 St-Union Sq to Grand Central-42 Stsubway 6 / ...
2. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to Hunters Point Avsubway 7 / ...
13 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 32 St to Queens Plaza South/28 Stbus Q32
27 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Union Square to Long Island Citytaxi 3.6 mi
7 min
$18–22
Walk
1. Take the foot from Union Square to Long Island Citywalk 2.9 mi
51 min
Subway
1. Take the subway from 14 St to Court Sq-23 Stsubway F / ...
14 min
$3

Union Square to Long Island City by subway

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Distance: 3.1 mi
Duration: 13 min

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

You can take a subway from 14 St-Union Sq to Hunters Point Av via Grand Central-42 St in around 13 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 32 St to Queens Plaza South/28 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 27 min.

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