The average train between Queens and Upper East Side takes 53 min and the fastest train takes 48 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Queens 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 20 minutes between Queens and Upper East Side. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Queens is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Upper East Side at 12:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 53 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Queens to Upper East Side. However, there are services departing from Queens station and arriving at Upper East Side station via Fulton St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 53 min.
Queens to Upper East Side train services, operated by MTA, depart from 104 St station.
Queens to Upper East Side train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 86th Street station.
The distance between Queens and Upper East Side is 14.5 km. The road distance is 26 km.
You can take a subway from 104 St to 86th Street via Fulton St in around 51 min.