The average train between Long Island and Washington Heights takes 48 min and the fastest train takes 41 min. The train runs at least 6 times per hour from Long Island to Washington Heights. 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 Washington Heights. The earliest departure is at 1:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Long Island is at 9:54 AM which arrives into Washington Heights at 10:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 48 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 Washington Heights. However, there are services departing from Long Island station and arriving at Washington Heights station via 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 48 min.
Long Island to Washington Heights train services, operated by MTA, depart from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av station.
Long Island to Washington Heights train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 181 St station.
The distance between Long Island and Washington Heights is 73.2 km. The road distance is 21 km.
You can take a subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to 181 St via 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 44 min.