How to get from Long Island City to Harlem by subway?

From Long Island City to Harlem by subway

To get from Long Island City to Harlem in Manhattan, take the 7 subway from Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av station to Times Sq-42 St station. Next, take the C subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal station to 116 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The subway schedule from Long Island City may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Harlem on the Moovit app.

40min$3.00
Walk to subway station
Subway - 7
Subway - C
Walk to Harlem
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 - C
    Wait for subway
    C
    168 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    116 St
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to Harlem
    Walk to
    Harlem
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Long Island City to Harlem by bus and subway

To get from Long Island City to Harlem in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the Q101 bus from Borden Av/5 St station to Jackson Av/Orchard St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R subway and finally take the C subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle station to 116 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The ride fare is $6.00. The subway schedule from Long Island City may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Harlem on the Moovit app.

40min$6.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - Q101Q101
Subway - R
Subway - C
Walk to Harlem
Leaves from Borden Av/5 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Borden Av/5 St
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - Q101Q101
    Wait for bus
    Q101
    Steinway Via Steinway St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jackson Av/Orchard St
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Queens Plaza
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Bay Ridge-95 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    57 St-7 Av
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    59 St-Columbus Circle
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Subway - C
    Wait for subway
    C
    168 St
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    116 St
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Harlem
    Walk to
    Harlem
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Long Island City to Harlem

The distance between Long Island City, Manhattan and Harlem, Manhattan is approximately 6.07 mi, which can typically be travelled in 40 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Long Island City to Harlem by subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Subway schedule from Long Island City to Harlem

To check the subway schedule from Long Island City to Harlem using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Long Island City) and destination (Harlem), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest subway schedules.

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From Long Island City to Harlem by bus and subway

To get from Long Island City to Harlem in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the Q101 bus from Borden Av/5 St station to Jackson Av/Orchard St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R subway and finally take the C subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle station to 116 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The ride fare is $6.00. The subway schedule from Long Island City may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Harlem on the Moovit app.

40min$6.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - Q101Q101
Subway - R
Subway - C
Walk to Harlem
Leaves from Borden Av/5 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Borden Av/5 St
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - Q101Q101
    Wait for bus
    Q101
    Steinway Via Steinway St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jackson Av/Orchard St
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Queens Plaza
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Bay Ridge-95 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    57 St-7 Av
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    59 St-Columbus Circle
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Subway - C
    Wait for subway
    C
    168 St
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    116 St
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Harlem
    Walk to
    Harlem
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 40 minutes, using Subway line 7, Subway line C.

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

    The alternative route takes 40 minutes, using Bus line Q101, Subway line R, Subway line C.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 40 min.

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

    The 7 subway line goes from Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av station near Long Island City in Queens to Times Sq-42 St station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Times Sq-42 St station near Harlem in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Long Island City to Harlem by subway?

    The total travel time between Long Island City in Queens and Harlem in Manhattan by subway is about 40 min.

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

    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 Harlem?

    Get off the subway at the Times Sq-42 St station, which is closest to Harlem in Manhattan.

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

    The ride from Long Island City to Harlem costs $3.00.

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