The average train between Long Island and 96 St takes 24 min and the fastest train takes 21 min. The train runs at least 13 times per hour from Long Island to 96 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 5 minutes between Long Island and 96 St. The earliest departure is at 1:58 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Long Island is at 6:01 PM which arrives into 96 St at 6:24 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 24 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

25 min • 1 change

25 min • 1 change

24 min • 1 change

23 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Long Island to 96 St. However, there are services departing from Long Island station and arriving at 96 St station via 42 St-Times Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24 min.
Long Island to 96 St train services, operated by MTA, depart from Queensboro Plaza station.
Long Island to 96 St train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 96 St station.
The distance between Long Island and 96 St is 76.3 km. The road distance is 10 km.
You can take a subway from Queensboro Plaza to 96 St via 42 St-Times Square in around 21 min.