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How to get fromGround Zero to Long Islandby subway, ferry, taxi, car or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Ground Zero to Long Island by subway, ferry, taxi, car, or foot

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from World Trade Center to Queens Plazasubway subway E
    28 min
    $3

  2. Drive 7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ground Zero to Brooklyncar car 7 mi
    12 min
    $2

  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Battery Park City/Vesey St. to Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6ferry ferry Sg
    57 min
    $5

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ground Zero to Brooklyntaxi taxi 7 mi
    12 min
    $30–45

  5. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Ground Zero to Front St/York Stwalk walk 1.9 mi
    36 min

Ground Zero to Long Island by foot and subway

Calendar1235Weekly Services
Duration28 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ground Zero, NY, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from World Trade Center to Queens Plaza every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 24 min. Alternatively, NYC Ferry operates a ferry from Battery Park City/Vesey St. to Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6 hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 49 min.

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