The average train between Long Island City and 181 St takes 41 min and the fastest train takes 34 min. The train runs at least 6 times per hour from Long Island City to 181 St. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 10 minutes between Long Island City and 181 St. The earliest departure is at 8:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Long Island City is at 2:57 PM which arrives into 181 St at 3:34 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 41 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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40 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Long Island City to 181 St. However, there are services departing from Long Island City station and arriving at 181 St station via 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41 min.
Long Island City to 181 St train services, operated by MTA, depart from Court Sq-23 St station.
Long Island City to 181 St train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 181 St station.
The distance between Long Island City and 181 St is 11.9 km. The road distance is 16 km.
You can take a subway from Court Sq-23 St to 181 St via 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 37 min.