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

From Long Island City to Brooklyn by bus and subway

To get from Long Island City to Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey, take the G subway from 21 St station to Bedford-Nostrand Avs station. Next, take the B44-SBS bus from Nostrand Av/Kosciusko St station to Nostrand Av/Church Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

44min$2.90
Subway - G
Bus - B44-SBSB44-SBS
Leaves from 21 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Long Island City
  • 2
    Subway - G
    Wait for subway
    G
    Bedford-Nostrand Avs
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Bedford-Nostrand Avs
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nostrand Av/Kosciusko St
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - B44-SBSB44-SBS
    Wait for bus
    B44-SBS
    Select Bus Avenue U Via Nostrand
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Nostrand Av/Church Av
    Ride to bus station
    Nostrand Av/Church Av
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Long Island City to Brooklyn by bus and subway via G and B44

To get from Long Island City to Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey, take the G subway from 21 St station to Bedford-Nostrand Avs station. Next, take the B44 bus from Nostrand Av/Lafayette Av station to Nostrand Av/Church Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

54min$2.90
Subway - G
Bus - B44B44
Leaves from 21 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Long Island City
  • 2
    Subway - G
    Wait for subway
    G
    Bedford-Nostrand Avs
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Bedford-Nostrand Avs
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nostrand Av/Lafayette Av
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - B44B44
    Wait for bus
    B44
    Avenue U Via Nostrand
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Nostrand Av/Church Av
    Ride to bus station
    Nostrand Av/Church Av
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Long Island City to Brooklyn

The distance between Long Island City, New York - New Jersey and Brooklyn, New York - New Jersey is approximately 7.05 mi, which can typically be travelled in 44 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Long Island City to Brooklyn by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Long Island City

Long Island City is located at Long Island City, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is 21 St.

Subway stations close to Long Island City:

  • 21 St
  • Hunters Point Av
  • Court Sq

Train stations close to Long Island City:

  • Hunterspoint Avenue

Bus stations close to Long Island City:

  • 21 St/Jackson Av
  • Jackson Av/21 St
  • 21 St/47 Rd

Public transit stations close to Brooklyn, New York - New Jersey

Brooklyn is located at Brooklyn, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Church Av/New York Av.

Subway stations close to Brooklyn:

  • Church Av
  • Winthrop St
  • Beverly Rd

Bus stations close to Brooklyn:

  • Church Av/New York Av
  • New York Av/Church Av
  • Rogers Av/Church Av

Related Routes

Alternative route from Long Island City to Brooklyn by bus and subway via G and B44

To get from Long Island City to Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey, take the G subway from 21 St station to Bedford-Nostrand Avs station. Next, take the B44 bus from Nostrand Av/Lafayette Av station to Nostrand Av/Church Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

54min$2.90
Subway - G
Bus - B44B44
Leaves from 21 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Long Island City
  • 2
    Subway - G
    Wait for subway
    G
    Bedford-Nostrand Avs
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Bedford-Nostrand Avs
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nostrand Av/Lafayette Av
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - B44B44
    Wait for bus
    B44
    Avenue U Via Nostrand
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Nostrand Av/Church Av
    Ride to bus station
    Nostrand Av/Church Av
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 44 minutes, using Bus line G, Bus line B44-SBS.

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

    The alternative route takes 54 minutes, using Bus line G, Bus line B44.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 44 min.

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

    The G subway line goes from Bedford-Nostrand Avs station near Long Island City in Queens to Bedford-Nostrand Avs station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Bedford-Nostrand Avs station near Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey.

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

    The total travel time between Long Island City in Queens and Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey by subway and bus is about 44 min.

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

    Get on the G subway from the Bedford-Nostrand Avs station near Long Island City in Queens.

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

    Get off the subway at the Bedford-Nostrand Avs stop, which is closest to Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey.

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

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

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