The average train between Upper West Side and Elmhurst takes 36 min and the fastest train takes 34 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Upper West Side to Elmhurst. 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 15 minutes between Upper West Side and Elmhurst. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Upper West Side is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Elmhurst at 9:56 PM. All services require a transfer at 59 St-Columbus Circle and take an average of 36 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

44 min • 1 change

44 min • 1 change

39 min • 1 change

38 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Upper West Side to Elmhurst. However, there are services departing from Upper West Side station and arriving at Elmhurst station via Grand Av-Newtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36 min.
Upper West Side to Elmhurst train services, operated by MTA, depart from 57 St-7 Av station.
Upper West Side to Elmhurst train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Grand Av-Newtown station.
The distance between Upper West Side and Elmhurst is 10 km. The road distance is 14 km.
MTA operates a subway from 57 St-7 Av to Grand Av-Newtown every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 25 min.