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

From Staten Island to Long Island City by bus and subway

To get from Staten Island to Long Island City in Queens, take the SIM22 bus from Eltingville/Transit Center station to W 42 St/8 Av station. Next, 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 31 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

91min$7.00
Bus - SIM22SIM22
Subway - 7
Walk to Long Island City
Leaves from Eltingville/Transit Center
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Staten Island
  • 2
    Bus - SIM22SIM22
    Wait for bus
    SIM22
    Midtown Via 42 St Via Madison Av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W 42 St/8 Av
    66 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - 7
    Wait for subway
    7
    Mets-Willets Point
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to Long Island City
    Walk to
    Long Island City
    410 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Staten Island to Long Island City by bus and subway via S74, SIM24 and 7

To get from Staten Island to Long Island City in Queens, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the S74 bus from Eltingville/Transit Center station to Arthur Kill Rd East/Veterans Rd East station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SIM24 bus 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 19 min. The ride fare is $9.80.

79min$9.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - S74S74
Bus - SIM24SIM24
Subway - 7
Walk to Long Island City
Leaves from Eltingville/Transit Center
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltingville/Transit Center
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - S74S74
    Wait for bus
    S74
    Bricktown Mall Via Ar Kill Rd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arthur Kill Rd East/Veterans Rd East
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Veterans Rd East/Arthur Kill Rd
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - SIM24SIM24
    Wait for bus
    SIM24
    Midtown Via 34 St Via Madison Av
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison Av/E 42 St
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Subway - 7
    Wait for subway
    7
    Mets-Willets Point
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to Long Island City
    Walk to
    Long Island City
    410 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Staten Island to Long Island City
The distance between Staten Island, Queens and Long Island City, Queens is approximately 30.46 mi, which can typically be travelled in 91 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Staten Island 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 Staten Island

Staten Island is located at Staten Island, Queens and the nearest public transit station is Eltingville/Transit Center.

Subway stations close to Staten Island:

  • Eltingville
  • Annadale
  • Bay Terrace

Bus stations close to Staten Island:

  • Eltingville/Transit Center
  • Arthur Kill Rd /Richmond Av
  • Arthur Kill Rd/Ladd Av
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 Long Island City.

Subway stations close to Long Island City:

  • Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av
  • Hunters Point Av

Train stations close to Long Island City:

  • Long Island City

Bus stations close to Long Island City:

  • 21 St/49 Av
  • Vernon Bl/Borden Av
  • Vernon Blvd/46 Rd

Ferry stations close to Long Island City:

  • Hunters Point South
  • Long Island City
Related Routes

Alternative route from Staten Island to Long Island City by bus and subway via S74, SIM24 and 7

To get from Staten Island to Long Island City in Queens, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the S74 bus from Eltingville/Transit Center station to Arthur Kill Rd East/Veterans Rd East station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SIM24 bus 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 19 min. The ride fare is $9.80.

79min$9.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - S74S74
Bus - SIM24SIM24
Subway - 7
Walk to Long Island City
Leaves from Eltingville/Transit Center
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltingville/Transit Center
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - S74S74
    Wait for bus
    S74
    Bricktown Mall Via Ar Kill Rd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arthur Kill Rd East/Veterans Rd East
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Veterans Rd East/Arthur Kill Rd
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - SIM24SIM24
    Wait for bus
    SIM24
    Midtown Via 34 St Via Madison Av
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison Av/E 42 St
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Subway - 7
    Wait for subway
    7
    Mets-Willets Point
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to Long Island City
    Walk to
    Long Island City
    410 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 91 minutes, using Bus line SIM22, Bus line 7.

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

    The alternative route takes 79 minutes, using Bus line S74, Bus line SIM24, Bus line 7.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 31 min.

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

    The SIM22 bus line goes from Midtown Via 42 St Via Madison Av station near Staten Island in New York - New Jersey to W 42 St/8 Av station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till W 42 St/8 Av station near Long Island City in Queens.

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

    The total travel time between Staten Island in New York - New Jersey and Long Island City in Queens by bus and subway is about 1 hr 31 min.

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

    Get on the SIM22 bus from the Midtown Via 42 St Via Madison Av stop near Staten Island in New York - New Jersey.

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

    Get off the bus at the W 42 St/8 Av station, which is closest to Long Island City in Queens.

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

    The ride from Staten Island to Long Island City costs $7.00.

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