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

From Long Island City to Chelsea Piers by bus and subway

To get from Long Island City to Chelsea Piers in Manhattan, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the 7 subway from Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av station to Times Sq-42 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 subway and finally take the M23-SBS bus from W 23 St/7 Av station to 12 Av/W 23 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

38min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - 7
Subway - 1
Bus - M23-SBSM23-SBS
Walk to Chelsea Piers
Leaves from Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av
    460 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - 7
    Wait for subway
    7
    34 St-Hudson Yards
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    8 min
  • 4
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    South Ferry
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    23 St
    4 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W 23 St/7 Av
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - M23-SBSM23-SBS
    Wait for bus
    M23-SBS
    Select Bus Chelsea Piers 12av Crosstown
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    12 Av/W 23 St
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chelsea Piers
    Walk to
    Chelsea Piers
    11th Avenue
    370 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Long Island City to Chelsea Piers by bus and subway via 7X, F and M23-SBS

To get from Long Island City to Chelsea Piers in Manhattan, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the 7X subway from Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av station to 5 Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the F subway and finally take the M23-SBS bus from W 23 St/Avenue Of the Americas station to 12 Av/W 23 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

40min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - 7X
Subway - F
Bus - M23-SBSM23-SBS
Walk to Chelsea Piers
Leaves from Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av
    460 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - 7X
    Wait for subway
    7X
    34 St-Hudson Yards
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    5 Av
    7 min
  • 4
    Subway - F
    Wait for subway
    F
    Kings Hwy
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    23 St
    4 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W 23 St/Avenue Of the Americas
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - M23-SBSM23-SBS
    Wait for bus
    M23-SBS
    Select Bus Chelsea Piers 12av Crosstown
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    12 Av/W 23 St
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chelsea Piers
    Walk to
    Chelsea Piers
    11th Avenue
    370 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Long Island City to Chelsea Piers
The distance between Long Island City, Manhattan and Chelsea Piers, Manhattan is approximately 4.3 mi, which can typically be travelled in 38 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Long Island City to Chelsea Piers by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – 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, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Vernon Bl/Borden Av.

Subway stations close to Long Island City:

  • Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av
  • Hunters Point Av

Train stations close to Long Island City:

  • Hunterspoint Avenue

Bus stations close to Long Island City:

  • Vernon Bl/Borden Av
  • Vernon Blvd/50 Av
  • Vernon Blvd/49 Av

Ferry stations close to Long Island City:

  • Hunters Point South
  • Long Island City
Public transit stations close to Chelsea Piers, Manhattan

Chelsea Piers is located at 11th Avenue, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is 18 St.

Subway stations close to Chelsea Piers:

  • 18 St
  • 23 St
  • 14 St / 8 Av

Bus stations close to Chelsea Piers:

  • 10 Av/W 16 St
  • 11 Av/W 15 St
  • 11 Av/W 17 St
Related Routes

Alternative route from Long Island City to Chelsea Piers by bus and subway via 7X, F and M23-SBS

To get from Long Island City to Chelsea Piers in Manhattan, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the 7X subway from Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av station to 5 Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the F subway and finally take the M23-SBS bus from W 23 St/Avenue Of the Americas station to 12 Av/W 23 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

40min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - 7X
Subway - F
Bus - M23-SBSM23-SBS
Walk to Chelsea Piers
Leaves from Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av
    460 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - 7X
    Wait for subway
    7X
    34 St-Hudson Yards
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    5 Av
    7 min
  • 4
    Subway - F
    Wait for subway
    F
    Kings Hwy
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    23 St
    4 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W 23 St/Avenue Of the Americas
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - M23-SBSM23-SBS
    Wait for bus
    M23-SBS
    Select Bus Chelsea Piers 12av Crosstown
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    12 Av/W 23 St
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chelsea Piers
    Walk to
    Chelsea Piers
    11th Avenue
    370 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 38 minutes, using Bus line 7, Bus line 1, Bus line M23-SBS.

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

    The alternative route takes 40 minutes, using Bus line 7X, Bus line F, Bus line M23-SBS.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 38 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Long Island City to Chelsea Piers?

    The 7 subway line goes from Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av station near Long Island City in Queens to 34 St-Hudson Yards station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till 34 St-Hudson Yards station near Chelsea Piers in Manhattan.

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

    The total travel time between Long Island City in Queens and Chelsea Piers in Manhattan by subway and bus is about 38 min.

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

    Get on the 7 subway from the Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av station near Long Island City in Queens.

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

    Get off the subway at the 34 St-Hudson Yards stop, which is closest to Chelsea Piers in Manhattan.

  • When is the first subway from Long Island City to Chelsea Piers?

    The first subway from Long Island City in Queens to Chelsea Piers in Manhattan is Flushing Local. It leaves the Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av station at 8:13 PM.

  • How much is the total subway and bus fare from Long Island City to Chelsea Piers?

    The ride from Long Island City to Chelsea Piers costs $2.90.

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