The average train between New York Penn Station and 86th Street takes 17 min and the fastest train takes 13 min. The train runs at least 7 times per hour from New York Penn Station to 86th Street. 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 New York Penn Station and 86th Street. The earliest departure is at 5:19 PM in the evening, and the last departure from New York Penn Station is at 11:19 PM which arrives into 86th Street at 11:36 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 17 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from New York Penn Station to 86th Street. However, there are services departing from New York Penn Station station and arriving at 86th Street station via 86th Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17 min.
New York Penn Station to 86th Street train services, operated by MTA, depart from 42 St-Times Square station.
New York Penn Station to 86th Street train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 86th Street station.
The distance between New York Penn Station and 86th Street is 4.5 km. The road distance is 6 km.
MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Times Square to 86th Street every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 10 min.