The average train between Long Island and White Plains takes 1h 26m and the fastest train takes 1h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Long Island to White Plains. 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 3 hours between Long Island and White Plains. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Long Island is at 11:50 PM which arrives into White Plains at 1:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport and take an average of 1h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 43m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Long Island to White Plains? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Long Island to White Plains. However, there are services departing from Jamaica station and arriving at White Plains station via Grand Central Terminal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
Long Island to White Plains train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Jamaica station.
Long Island to White Plains train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at White Plains station.
The distance between Long Island and White Plains is 63.3 km. The road distance is 54 km.
You can take a subway from Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer to White Plains via Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport, Jamaica, and Grand Central Terminal in around 1h 30m.