The train between Midtown Manhattan and Long Island takes 6 min. The train runs at least 13 times per hour from Midtown Manhattan to Long Island. 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 Midtown Manhattan and Long Island. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Midtown Manhattan is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Long Island at 12:03 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from 5 Av/53 St station and arriving at Queens Plaza station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.
Midtown Manhattan to Long Island train services, operated by MTA, depart from 5 Av/53 St station.
Midtown Manhattan to Long Island train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Queens Plaza station.
The distance between Midtown Manhattan and Long Island is 76.9 km. The road distance is 14 km.
MTA operates a subway from 5 Av/53 St to Queens Plaza every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 7 min.