The average train between Manhattan and Long Island takes 32 min and the fastest train takes 28 min. The train runs at least 6 times per hour from Manhattan 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 Manhattan and Long Island. The earliest departure is at 1:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Manhattan is at 9:41 AM which arrives into Long Island at 10:10 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 32 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manhattan station and arriving at Long Island station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 32 min.
Manhattan to Long Island train services, operated by MTA, depart from 5 Av/53 St station.
Manhattan to Long Island train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer station.
The distance between Manhattan and Long Island is 75.8 km. The road distance is 18 km.
MTA operates a subway from 5 Av/53 St to Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 29 min.