The average train between Brooklyn and Elmhurst takes 1h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn and Elmhurst. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brooklyn is at 8:43 PM which arrives into Elmhurst at 9:47 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 6m • 1 change

1h 4m • 1 change

1h 4m • 1 change

1h 4m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Brooklyn to Elmhurst. However, there are services departing from Brooklyn station and arriving at Elmhurst station via Lexington Avenue/59th Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
Brooklyn to Elmhurst train services, operated by MTA, depart from Church Av station.
Brooklyn to Elmhurst train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Grand Av-Newtown station.
The distance between Brooklyn and Elmhurst is 11.3 km. The road distance is 27 km.
You can take a subway from Church Av to Grand Av-Newtown via Lexington Avenue/59th Street in around 1h 3m.