The average train between Upper West Side and Gowanus takes 42 min and the fastest train takes 37 min. The train runs at least 8 times per hour from Upper West Side to Gowanus. 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 Upper West Side and Gowanus. The earliest departure is at 1:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Upper West Side is at 2:02 PM which arrives into Gowanus at 2:40 PM. All services require a transfer at 42 St-Times Square and take an average of 42 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

43 min • 1 change

43 min • 1 change

43 min • 1 change

43 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Upper West Side to Gowanus. However, there are services departing from Upper West Side station and arriving at Gowanus station via 42 St-Times Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.
Upper West Side to Gowanus train services, operated by MTA, depart from 86 St station.
Upper West Side to Gowanus train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 4 Av-9 St station.
The distance between Upper West Side and Gowanus is 12.7 km. The road distance is 15 km.
You can take a subway from 86 St to 4 Av-9 St via 42 St-Times Square and 42 St-Bryant Park in around 39 min.