The average train between Upper West Side and Long Island City takes 23 min and the fastest train takes 20 min. The train runs at least 9 times per hour from Upper West Side 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 Upper West Side and Long Island City. The earliest departure is at 10:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Upper West Side is at 3:12 PM which arrives into Long Island City at 3:36 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 23 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

21 min • 1 change

21 min • 1 change

21 min • 1 change

21 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Upper West Side to Long Island City. However, there are services departing from Upper West Side station and arriving at Long Island City station via 42 St-Times Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23 min.
Upper West Side to Long Island City train services, operated by MTA, depart from 86 St station.
Upper West Side to Long Island City train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Hunters Point Av station.
The distance between Upper West Side and Long Island City is 5.2 km. The road distance is 8 km.
You can take a subway from 86 St to Hunters Point Av via 42 St-Times Square in around 19 min.