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How to get fromUpper West Side to Long Island Cityby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Upper West Side to Long Island City by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 1 subway, line 7 subway

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    1. Take the subway from 86 St to 42 St-Times Squaresubway subway 1 / ...
    2. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to Hunters Point Avsubway subway 7 / ...
    19 min
    $3

  2. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Columbus Av/W 84 St to 7 Av/W 52 Stbus bus M7
    2. Take the subway from 7 Av to Court Sq-23 Stsubway subway E
    29 min
    $6–10

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Upper West Side to Long Island Citytaxi taxi 4.8 mi
    9 min
    $22–27

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Upper West Side to Long Island Citywalk walk 4.5 mi
    1h 27m

Upper West Side to Long Island City by subway

Calendar1612Weekly Subways
Duration19 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4.8 mi
  • Duration: 19 min

What companies run services between Upper West Side, NY, USA and Long Island City, NY, USA?

You can take a subway from 86 St to Hunters Point Av via 42 St-Times Square in around 19 min.

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