The average train between Union Square and Bayside takes 40 min and the fastest train takes 32 min. There is a train service every few hours from Union Square to Bayside. 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 hourly between Union Square and Bayside. The earliest departure is at 1:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Union Square is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Bayside at 10:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Grand Central-42 St and take an average of 40 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Union Square to Bayside. However, there are services departing from Union Square station and arriving at Bayside station via Bayside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40 min.
Union Square to Bayside train services, operated by MTA, depart from Grand Central Terminal station.
Union Square to Bayside train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Bayside station.
The distance between Union Square and Bayside is 18.3 km. The road distance is 23 km.
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Bayside every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5–10 and the journey takes 30 min.