The average train between Upper West Side and Long Island takes 25 min and the fastest train takes 23 min. The train runs at least 9 times per hour from Upper West Side 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 Upper West Side and Long Island. The earliest departure is at 6:51 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Upper West Side is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Long Island at 11:41 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 25 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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24 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Upper West Side to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Upper West Side station and arriving at Long Island station via 42 St-Times Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25 min.
Upper West Side to Long Island train services, operated by MTA, depart from 86 St station.
Upper West Side to Long Island train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Queensboro Plaza station.
The distance between Upper West Side and Long Island is 76.6 km. The road distance is 9 km.
You can take a subway from 86 St to Queensboro Plaza via 42 St-Times Square in around 22 min.