The average train between Washington Heights and Long Island takes 1h 8m and the fastest train takes 1h 2m. The train runs at least 8 times per hour from Washington Heights 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 Washington Heights and Long Island. The earliest departure is at 3:20 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Washington Heights is at 7:31 PM which arrives into Long Island at 8:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 8m • 1 change

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1h 9m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Washington Heights to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Washington Heights station and arriving at Long Island station via 42 St-Times Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.
Washington Heights to Long Island train services, operated by MTA, depart from 181 St station.
Washington Heights to Long Island train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Flushing-Main St station.
The distance between Washington Heights and Long Island is 73.2 km. The road distance is 27 km.
You can take a subway from 181 St to Flushing-Main St via 42 St-Times Square in around 1h 4m.