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

By bus and subway

To get from Long Island City to Staten Island in Staten Island, take the 7 subway from Hunters Point Av station to 5 Av station. Next, take the SIM1C bus from 5 Av/W 41 St station to Hylan Blvd/Montreal Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $6.90.

96min$6.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - 7
Bus - SIM1CSIM1C
Walk to Staten Island
Leaves from Hunters Point Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Hunters Point Av
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Subway - 7
    Wait for subway
    7
    34 St-Hudson Yards
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    5 Av
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    5 Av/W 41 St
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - SIM1CSIM1C
    Wait for bus
    SIM1C
    Eltngvlle Trans Ctr Via Hylan Via Rich
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hylan Blvd/Montreal Av
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to Staten Island
    Walk to
    Staten Island
    1.33 mi • 28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and subway via G, L and SIM1C

To get from Long Island City to Staten Island in Staten Island, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the G subway from 21 St station to Metropolitan Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the L subway and finally take the SIM1C bus from Broadway/E 13 St station to Hylan Blvd/Montreal Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $6.90.

101min$6.90
Subway - G
Subway - L
Bus - SIM1CSIM1C
Walk to Staten Island
Leaves from 21 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Long Island City
  • 2
    Subway - G
    Wait for subway
    G
    Church Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Metropolitan Av
    7 min
  • 4
    Subway - L
    Wait for subway
    L
    8 Av
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    14 St-Union Sq
    8 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway/E 13 St
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - SIM1CSIM1C
    Wait for bus
    SIM1C
    Eltngvlle Trans Ctr Via Hylan Via Rich
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hylan Blvd/Montreal Av
    44 min
  • 9
    Walk to Staten Island
    Walk to
    Staten Island
    1.33 mi • 28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Long Island City to Staten Island

The distance between Long Island City, Staten Island and Staten Island, Staten Island is approximately 22.5 mi, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Long Island City to Staten Island by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Staten Island – 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, Staten Island and the nearest public transit station is 21 St.

Subway stations close to Long Island City:

  • 21 St
  • Court Sq
  • Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av

Train stations close to Long Island City:

  • Hunterspoint Avenue

Bus stations close to Long Island City:

  • 21 St/Jackson Av
  • Jackson Av/21 St
  • 21 St/47 Rd

Public transit stations close to Staten Island, Staten Island

Staten Island is located at Staten Island, Staten Island and the nearest public transit station is Clarke Av/Wilder Av.

Subway stations close to Staten Island:

  • Bay Terrace
  • Oakwood Heights
  • Great Kills

Bus stations close to Staten Island:

  • Clarke Av/Wilder Av
  • Guyon Av/Amboy Rd
  • Amboy Rd/Guyon Av

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and subway via G, L and SIM1C

To get from Long Island City to Staten Island in Staten Island, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the G subway from 21 St station to Metropolitan Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the L subway and finally take the SIM1C bus from Broadway/E 13 St station to Hylan Blvd/Montreal Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $6.90.

101min$6.90
Subway - G
Subway - L
Bus - SIM1CSIM1C
Walk to Staten Island
Leaves from 21 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Long Island City
  • 2
    Subway - G
    Wait for subway
    G
    Church Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Metropolitan Av
    7 min
  • 4
    Subway - L
    Wait for subway
    L
    8 Av
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    14 St-Union Sq
    8 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway/E 13 St
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - SIM1CSIM1C
    Wait for bus
    SIM1C
    Eltngvlle Trans Ctr Via Hylan Via Rich
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hylan Blvd/Montreal Av
    44 min
  • 9
    Walk to Staten Island
    Walk to
    Staten Island
    1.33 mi • 28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Bus line 7, Bus line SIM1C.

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

    The alternative route takes 101 minutes, using Bus line G, Bus line L, Bus line SIM1C.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 36 min.

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

    The 7 subway line goes from Hunters Point Av station near Long Island City in Queens to 34 St-Hudson Yards station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Staten Island station near Staten Island in Staten Island.

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

    The total travel time between Long Island City in Queens and Staten Island in Staten Island by subway and bus is about 1 hr 36 min.

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

    Get on the 7 subway from the Hunters Point Av station near Long Island City in Queens.

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

    Get off the subway at the Staten Island stop, which is closest to Staten Island in Staten Island.

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

    The ride from Long Island City to Staten Island costs $6.90.

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