The average train between Long Island City and Upper West Side takes 24 min and the fastest train takes 21 min. The train runs at least 9 times per hour from Long Island City to Upper West Side. 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 Upper West Side. The earliest departure is at 11:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Long Island City is at 3:59 PM which arrives into Upper West Side at 4:24 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 24 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

23 min • 1 change

23 min • 1 change

23 min • 1 change

23 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Long Island City to Upper West Side. However, there are services departing from Long Island City station and arriving at Upper West Side station via 42 St-Times Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24 min.
Long Island City to Upper West Side train services, operated by MTA, depart from Hunters Point Av station.
Long Island City to Upper West Side train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 86 St station.
The distance between Long Island City and Upper West Side is 5.2 km. The road distance is 8 km.
You can take a subway from Hunters Point Av to 86 St via 42 St-Times Square in around 21 min.