The average train between Long Island City and Union Square takes 15 min and the fastest train takes 12 min. The train runs at least 11 times per hour from Long Island City to Union Square. 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 5 minutes between Long Island City and Union Square. The earliest departure is at 5:38 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Long Island City is at 9:01 PM which arrives into Union Square at 9:17 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 15 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

13 min • 1 change

13 min • 1 change

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13 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Long Island City to Union Square. However, there are services departing from Long Island City station and arriving at Union Square station via Grand Central-42 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15 min.
Long Island City to Union Square train services, operated by MTA, depart from Hunters Point Av station.
Long Island City to Union Square train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 14 St-Union Sq station.
The distance between Long Island City and Union Square is 3.6 km. The road distance is 5 km.
You can take a subway from Hunters Point Av to 14 St-Union Sq via Grand Central-42 St in around 12 min.