The average train between New York Penn Station and Upper East Side 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 Upper East Side. 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 Upper East Side. The earliest departure is at 2:08 AM at night, and the last departure from New York Penn Station is at 12:44 PM which arrives into Upper East Side at 12:57 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 17 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

34 min • 1 change

34 min • 1 change

34 min • 1 change

27 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from New York Penn Station to Upper East Side. However, there are services departing from New York Penn Station station and arriving at Upper East Side station via 86th Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17 min.
New York Penn Station to Upper East Side train services, operated by MTA, depart from 42 St-Times Square station.
New York Penn Station to Upper East Side train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 86th Street station.
The distance between New York Penn Station and Upper East Side is 4.6 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.