The average train between Long Island City and Lower Manhattan takes 21 min and the fastest train takes 18 min. The train runs at least 10 times per hour from Long Island City to Lower Manhattan. 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 Lower Manhattan. The earliest departure is at 8:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Long Island City is at 11:51 AM which arrives into Lower Manhattan at 12:14 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 21 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

22 min • 1 change

22 min • 1 change

22 min • 1 change

21 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Long Island City to Lower Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Long Island City station and arriving at Lower Manhattan station via Grand Central-42 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21 min.
Long Island City to Lower Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, depart from Hunters Point Av station.
Long Island City to Lower Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Spring St station.
The distance between Long Island City and Lower Manhattan is 4.9 km. The road distance is 7 km.
You can take a subway from Hunters Point Av to Spring St via Grand Central-42 St in around 17 min.