How to get from Brooklyn to Long Island City by bus and subway?

From Brooklyn to Long Island City by bus and subway

To get from Brooklyn to Long Island City in Queens, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the B6 bus from Ashford St/Cozine Av station to Livonia Av/Ashford St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 4 subway and finally take the 7 subway from Grand Central-42 St station to Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

80min$2.90
Walk to bus station
Bus - B6B6
Subway - 4
Subway - 7
Walk to Long Island City
Leaves from Ashford St/Cozine Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ashford St/Cozine Av
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - B6B6
    Wait for bus
    B6
    East New York New Lots Sta
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Livonia Av/Ashford St
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    New Lots Av
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - 4
    Wait for subway
    4
    Woodlawn
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    50 min
  • 7
    Subway - 7
    Wait for subway
    7
    Flushing-Main St
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Long Island City
    Walk to
    Long Island City
    420 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Brooklyn to Long Island City by bus and subway via B6, L and G

To get from Brooklyn to Long Island City in Queens, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the B6 bus from Cozine Av/Ashford St station to Rockaway Subway Station/Glenwood station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the L subway and finally take the G subway from Metropolitan Av station to 21 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

80min$2.90
Walk to bus station
Bus - B6B6
Subway - L
Subway - G
Walk to Long Island City
Leaves from Cozine Av/Ashford St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cozine Av/Ashford St
    440 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - B6B6
    Wait for bus
    B6
    Bensonhurst - 25 Av - Cropsey Av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rockaway Subway Station/Glenwood
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - L
    Wait for subway
    L
    8 Av
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Lorimer St
    25 min
  • 7
    Subway - G
    Wait for subway
    G
    Court Sq
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    21 St
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Long Island City
    Walk to
    Long Island City
    0.56 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Brooklyn to Long Island City

The distance between Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island City, Queens is approximately 14.65 mi, which can typically be travelled in 80 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brooklyn to Long Island City by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Queens – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Brooklyn

Brooklyn is located at Brooklyn, Queens and the nearest public transit station is Flatlands Av/Elton St.

Subway stations close to Brooklyn:

  • Van Siclen Av
  • New Lots Av
  • Pennsylvania Av

Bus stations close to Brooklyn:

  • Flatlands Av/Elton St
  • Flatlands Av/Essex St
  • Flatlands Av/Jerome St

Public transit stations close to Long Island City, Queens

Long Island City is located at Long Island City, Queens and the nearest public transit station is Box St/Manhattan Av.

Subway stations close to Long Island City:

  • Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av
  • Hunters Point Av
  • 21 St

Train stations close to Long Island City:

  • Long Island City

Bus stations close to Long Island City:

  • Box St/Manhattan Av
  • Manhattan Av/Clay St
  • Pulaski Br/Box St

Ferry stations close to Long Island City:

  • Hunters Point South

Related Routes

Alternative route from Brooklyn to Long Island City by bus and subway via B6, L and G

To get from Brooklyn to Long Island City in Queens, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the B6 bus from Cozine Av/Ashford St station to Rockaway Subway Station/Glenwood station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the L subway and finally take the G subway from Metropolitan Av station to 21 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

80min$2.90
Walk to bus station
Bus - B6B6
Subway - L
Subway - G
Walk to Long Island City
Leaves from Cozine Av/Ashford St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cozine Av/Ashford St
    440 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - B6B6
    Wait for bus
    B6
    Bensonhurst - 25 Av - Cropsey Av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rockaway Subway Station/Glenwood
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - L
    Wait for subway
    L
    8 Av
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Lorimer St
    25 min
  • 7
    Subway - G
    Wait for subway
    G
    Court Sq
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    21 St
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Long Island City
    Walk to
    Long Island City
    0.56 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 80 minutes, using Bus line B6, Bus line 4, Bus line 7.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Brooklyn to Long Island City?

    The alternative route takes 80 minutes, using Bus line B6, Bus line L, Bus line G.

  • Is there a direct bus between Brooklyn and Long Island City?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 20 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Brooklyn to Long Island City?

    The B6 bus line goes from Ashford St/Cozine Av station near Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey to East New York New Lots Sta station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till East New York New Lots Sta station near Long Island City in Queens.

  • How long does it take to travel from Brooklyn to Long Island City by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey and Long Island City in Queens by bus and subway is about 1 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Brooklyn to get to Long Island City?

    Get on the B6 bus from the Ashford St/Cozine Av stop near Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Brooklyn and Long Island City?

    Get off the bus at the East New York New Lots Sta station, which is closest to Long Island City in Queens.

  • How much is the bus fare from Brooklyn to Long Island City?

    The ride from Brooklyn to Long Island City costs $2.90.

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