The average train between Elizabeth and Long Island takes 50 min and the fastest train takes 44 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Elizabeth 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 30 minutes between Elizabeth and Long Island. The earliest departure is at 1:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Elizabeth is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Long Island at 10:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 50 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 42m • 1 change

58 min • 1 change

48 min • 1 change

49 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Elizabeth to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Elizabeth station and arriving at Long Island station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.
Elizabeth to Long Island train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Elizabeth station.
Elizabeth to Long Island train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Roosevelt Island station.
The distance between Elizabeth and Long Island is 97.9 km. The road distance is 30 km.
There is no direct connection from Elizabeth to Long Island. However, you can take the train to New York Penn Station, walk to 34 St-Herald Sq, then take the subway to Roosevelt Island.