The average train between Lower Manhattan and Long Island City takes 22 min and the fastest train takes 19 min. The train runs at least 10 times per hour from Lower Manhattan to Long Island City. 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 Lower Manhattan and Long Island City. The earliest departure is at 8:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lower Manhattan is at 11:29 AM which arrives into Long Island City at 11:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 22 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

21 min • 1 change

19 min • 1 change

20 min • 1 change

20 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Lower Manhattan to Long Island City. However, there are services departing from Lower Manhattan station and arriving at Long Island City station via Grand Central-42 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22 min.
Lower Manhattan to Long Island City train services, operated by MTA, depart from Spring St station.
Lower Manhattan to Long Island City train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Hunters Point Av station.
The distance between Lower Manhattan and Long Island City is 4.9 km. The road distance is 7 km.
You can take a subway from Spring St to Hunters Point Av via Grand Central-42 St in around 17 min.