The average train between Times Square and Long Island takes 12 min and the fastest train takes 11 min. The train runs at least 6 times per hour from Times Square 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 10 minutes between Times Square and Long Island. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Times Square is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Long Island at 12:11 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 12 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from 42 St-Times Square station and arriving at Queensboro Plaza station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.
Times Square to Long Island train services, operated by MTA, depart from 42 St-Times Square station.
Times Square to Long Island train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Queensboro Plaza station.
The distance between Times Square and Long Island is 77.8 km. The road distance is 14 km.
MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Times Square to Queensboro Plaza every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 12 min.