The average train between Long Island and Upper West Side takes 20 min and the fastest train takes 17 min. The train runs at least 8 times per hour from Long Island 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 and Upper West Side. The earliest departure is at 12:37 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Long Island is at 5:13 PM which arrives into Upper West Side at 5:35 PM. All services require a transfer at 57 St-7 Av and take an average of 20 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Long Island to Upper West Side. However, there are services departing from Long Island station and arriving at Upper West Side station via 57 St-7 Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20 min.
Long Island to Upper West Side train services, operated by MTA, depart from Queens Plaza station.
Long Island to Upper West Side train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 86 St station.
The distance between Long Island and Upper West Side is 76.6 km. The road distance is 7 km.
You can take a subway from Queens Plaza to 86 St via 57 St-7 Av and 59 St-Columbus Circle in around 25 min.