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

By subway

To get from Manhattan to Long Island City in Queens, take the 2 subway from Park Place station to Times Sq-42 St 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 37 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

37min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - 2
Subway - 7
Walk to Long Island City
Leaves from Park Place

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Park Place
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - 2
    Wait for subway
    2
    Wakefield-241 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    14 min
  • 4
    Subway - 7
    Wait for subway
    7
    Flushing-Main St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av
    8 min
  • 6
    Walk to Long Island City
    Walk to
    Long Island City
    420 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by subway via 1 and 7

To get from Manhattan to Long Island City in Queens, take the 1 subway from Chambers St station to Times Sq-42 St 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 48 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

48min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - 1
Subway - 7
Walk to Long Island City
Leaves from Chambers St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Chambers St
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    13 min
  • 4
    Subway - 7
    Wait for subway
    7
    Flushing-Main St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av
    8 min
  • 6
    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 Manhattan to Long Island City

The distance between Manhattan, Queens and Long Island City, Queens is approximately 5.52 mi, which can typically be travelled in 37 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Manhattan to Long Island City by subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Queens – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Manhattan

Manhattan is located at Manhattan, Queens and the nearest public transit station is Church St North Of Park Pl.

Subway stations close to Manhattan:

  • World Trade Center
  • Chambers St
  • Park Place

Bus stations close to Manhattan:

  • Church St North Of Park Pl
  • Church St/Park Pl
  • Murray St/Church St

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 via 1 and 7

To get from Manhattan to Long Island City in Queens, take the 1 subway from Chambers St station to Times Sq-42 St 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 48 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

48min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - 1
Subway - 7
Walk to Long Island City
Leaves from Chambers St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Chambers St
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    13 min
  • 4
    Subway - 7
    Wait for subway
    7
    Flushing-Main St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av
    8 min
  • 6
    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 Manhattan to Long Island City?

    The fastest way takes 37 minutes, using Bus line 2, Bus line 7.

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

    The alternative route takes 48 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line 7.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 37 min.

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

    The 2 subway line goes from Wakefield-241 St station near Manhattan in New York - New Jersey to Times Sq-42 St station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Long Island City station near Long Island City in Queens.

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

    The total travel time between Manhattan in New York - New Jersey and Long Island City in Queens by subway is about 37 min.

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

    Get on the 2 subway from the Wakefield-241 St station near Manhattan in New York - New Jersey.

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

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

  • When is the first ferry from Manhattan to Long Island City?

    The first ferry from Manhattan in New York - New Jersey to Long Island City in Queens is East River. It leaves the Wall St/Pier 11 station at 2:24 AM.

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

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

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