The average train between South Street Seaport and Long Island City takes 26 min and the fastest train takes 22 min. The train runs at least 8 times per hour from South Street Seaport 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 South Street Seaport and Long Island City. The earliest departure is at 8:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Street Seaport is at 3:05 PM which arrives into Long Island City at 3:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Fulton St and take an average of 26 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

22 min • 1 change

26 min • 1 change

24 min • 1 change

23 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from South Street Seaport to Long Island City. However, there are services departing from South Street Seaport station and arriving at Long Island City station via 42 St-Times Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26 min.
South Street Seaport to Long Island City train services, operated by MTA, depart from Fulton St station.
South Street Seaport to Long Island City train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Hunters Point Av station.
The distance between South Street Seaport and Long Island City is 6.3 km. The road distance is 10 km.
You can take a vehicle from South Street Seaport to Hunters Point Av via Fulton St and 42 St-Times Square in around 29 min.