The average train between Long Island City and Stamford takes 1h 10m and the fastest train takes 57 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Long Island City to Stamford. 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 20 minutes between Long Island City and Stamford. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Long Island City is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Stamford at 12:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Grand Central-42 St and take an average of 1h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 29m • 1 change
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1h 31m • 1 change
1h 9m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Long Island City to Stamford. However, there are services departing from Long Island City station and arriving at Stamford station via Stamford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
Long Island City to Stamford train services, operated by MTA, depart from Grand Central Terminal station.
Long Island City to Stamford train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Stamford station.
The distance between Long Island City and Stamford is 48.6 km. The road distance is 56 km.
Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Stamford every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $11–18 and the journey takes 1h 15m.
