How to get from Jersey City, Nj to Long Island City by subway and train?

By subway and train

To get from Jersey City, Nj to Long Island City in Queens, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 subway lines: take the PATH train from Journal Square station to 23 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the F subway and finally take the 7 subway from 5 Av station to Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $5.65.

70min$5.65
Walk to train station
Train - PATH
Subway - F
Subway - 7
Walk to Long Island City
Leaves from Journal Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Journal Square
    ID JSQ
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - PATH
    Wait for train
    PATH
    33rd Via Hoboken
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    23 St
    31 min
  • 4
    Subway - F
    Wait for subway
    F
    Jamaica-179 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Bryant Pk
    3 min
  • 6
    Subway - 7
    Wait for subway
    7
    Flushing-Main St
  • 7
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av
    6 min
  • 8
    Walk to Long Island City
    Walk to
    Long Island City
    420 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by subway and train via PATH, Q and 7

To get from Jersey City, Nj to Long Island City in Queens, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 subway lines: take the PATH train from Journal Square station to 33rd Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the Q subway and finally take the 7 subway from Times Sq-42 St station to Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $5.65.

70min$5.65
Walk to train station
Train - PATH
Subway - Q
Subway - 7
Walk to Long Island City
Leaves from Journal Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Journal Square
    ID JSQ
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - PATH
    Wait for train
    PATH
    33rd Via Hoboken
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    33rd Street
    ID 33RD
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    90 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - Q
    Wait for subway
    Q
    96 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    2 min
  • 7
    Subway - 7
    Wait for subway
    7
    Flushing-Main St
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Long Island City
    Walk to
    Long Island City
    420 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Jersey City, Nj to Long Island City

The distance between Jersey City, Nj, Queens and Long Island City, Queens is approximately 8.39 mi, which can typically be travelled in 70 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Jersey City, Nj to Long Island City by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Queens – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Jersey City, Nj

Jersey City, Nj is located at Jersey City, Nj, Queens and the nearest public transit station is Summit Ave at Pavonia Ave.

Train stations close to Jersey City, Nj:

  • Journal Square
  • Grove Street

Bus stations close to Jersey City, Nj:

  • Summit Ave at Pavonia Ave
  • Central Ave at Pavonia Ave
  • Newark Ave at Summit Ave

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 Vernon Bl/Borden Av.

Subway stations close to Long Island City:

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

Train stations close to Long Island City:

  • Long Island City

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

Related Routes

Alternative route by subway and train via PATH, Q and 7

To get from Jersey City, Nj to Long Island City in Queens, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 subway lines: take the PATH train from Journal Square station to 33rd Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the Q subway and finally take the 7 subway from Times Sq-42 St station to Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $5.65.

70min$5.65
Walk to train station
Train - PATH
Subway - Q
Subway - 7
Walk to Long Island City
Leaves from Journal Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Journal Square
    ID JSQ
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - PATH
    Wait for train
    PATH
    33rd Via Hoboken
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    33rd Street
    ID 33RD
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    90 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - Q
    Wait for subway
    Q
    96 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    2 min
  • 7
    Subway - 7
    Wait for subway
    7
    Flushing-Main St
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Long Island City
    Walk to
    Long Island City
    420 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Jersey City, Nj to Long Island City?

    The fastest way takes 70 minutes, using Bus line PATH, Bus line F, Bus line 7.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Jersey City, Nj to Long Island City?

    The alternative route takes 70 minutes, using Bus line PATH, Bus line Q, Bus line 7.

  • Is there a direct train between Jersey City, Nj and Long Island City?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 10 min.

  • Which train line goes from Jersey City, Nj to Long Island City?

    The PATH train line goes from Journal Square station near Jersey City, Nj in New York - New Jersey to 33rd Via Hoboken station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till Long Island City station near Long Island City in Queens.

  • How long does it take to travel from Jersey City, Nj to Long Island City by train and subway?

    The total travel time between Jersey City, Nj in New York - New Jersey and Long Island City in Queens by train and subway is about 1 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Jersey City, Nj to get to Long Island City?

    Get on the PATH train from the Journal Square station near Jersey City, Nj in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Jersey City, Nj and Long Island City?

    Get off the train at the Long Island City station, which is closest to Long Island City in Queens.

  • How much is the train fare from Jersey City, Nj to Long Island City?

    The ride from Jersey City, Nj to Long Island City costs $5.65.

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