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

The cheapest way to get from Whitestone to Long Island City is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 17 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitestone to Long Island City is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $35 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Whitestone and Long Island City?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitestone to Long Island City. However, there are services departing from Parsons Blvd/14 Av and arriving at 44 Dr/Jackson Av via Roosevelt Av/Main St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.

Is there a direct ferry between Whitestone and Long Island City?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Ferry Point Park and arriving at East 34th Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 41 min.

How far is it from Whitestone to Long Island City?

The distance between Whitestone and Long Island City is 9 miles. The road distance is 8.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitestone to Long Island City without a car is to ferry which takes 41 min and costs $5.

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

The ferry from Ferry Point Park to East 34th Street takes 41 min including transfers and departs hourly.

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

Whitestone to Long Island City bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Parsons Blvd/14 Av station.

Where does the Whitestone to Long Island City bus arrive?

Whitestone to Long Island City bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Main St/39 Av station.

Can I drive from Whitestone to Long Island City?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitestone to Long Island City is 9 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Whitestone to Long Island City.

Where can I stay near Long Island City?

There are 3015+ hotels available in Long Island City.

Whitestone to Long Island City - 6 ways to travel via ferry, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Whitestone to Long Island City by ferry, bus, subway, taxi, or car

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Ferry Point Park to East 34th Streetferry Rs
41 min
$5
Drive 8.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Whitestone to Long Island Citycar 8.8 mi
17 min
$2–3
Bus, line 7 subway
1. Take the bus from Parsons Blvd/14 Av to Main St/39 Avbus Q44-Sbs / ...
2. Take the subway from Flushing-Main St to Court Sqsubway 7 / ...
41 min
$6–10
Bus
1. Take the bus from Parsons Blvd/14 Av to Main St/39 Avbus Q44-Sbs / ...
2. Take the bus from Roosevelt Av/Main St to 44 Dr/Jackson Avbus Q63
1h 17m
$6–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Whitestone to Long Island Citytaxi 8.8 mi
17 min
$35–45
Bus, line 7 subway via 10 Av/Clintonville St
1. Take the bus from 10 Av/Clintonville St to Roosevelt Av/Union Stbus Q15
2. Take the subway from Flushing-Main St to Hunters Point Avsubway 7 / ...
47 min
$6–10

Whitestone to Long Island City by ferry

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Distance: 9.2 mi
Duration: 41 min

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

NYC Ferry operates a ferry from Ferry Point Park to East 34th Street hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 41 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parsons Blvd/14 Av to 44 Dr/Jackson Av via Main St/39 Av and Roosevelt Av/Main St in around 1h 17m.

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