How to get from Long Island City to Upper West Side by bus and subway?

From Long Island City to Upper West Side by bus and subway

To get from Long Island City to Upper West Side in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the Q101 bus from Borden Av/5 St station to Jackson Av/Davis St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E subway and finally take the 1 subway from 50 St station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 34 min. The ride fare is $6.00. The bus and subway schedule from Long Island City may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Upper West Side on the Moovit app.

34min$6.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - Q101Q101
Subway - E
Subway - 1
Leaves from Borden Av/5 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Borden Av/5 St
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - Q101Q101
    Wait for bus
    Q101
    Steinway Via Steinway St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jackson Av/Davis St
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Court Sq
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - E
    Wait for subway
    E
    World Trade Center
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    7 Av
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    50 St
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 9
    Ride to subway station 86 St
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Long Island City to Upper West Side by bus and subway via Q101, R and 1

To get from Long Island City to Upper West Side in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the Q101 bus from Borden Av/5 St station to Jackson Av/Orchard St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R subway and finally take the 1 subway from Times Sq-42 St station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus and subway schedule from Long Island City may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Upper West Side on the Moovit app.

47min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - Q101Q101
Subway - R
Subway - 1
Leaves from Borden Av/5 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Borden Av/5 St
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - Q101Q101
    Wait for bus
    Q101
    Steinway Via Steinway St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jackson Av/Orchard St
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Queens Plaza
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Bay Ridge-95 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    12 min
  • 7
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 8
    Ride to subway station 86 St
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Long Island City to Upper West Side

The distance between Long Island City, Manhattan and Upper West Side, Manhattan is approximately 5.03 mi, which can typically be travelled in 34 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Long Island City to Upper West Side by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Long Island City to Upper West Side

To check the bus and subway schedule from Long Island City to Upper West Side using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Long Island City) and destination (Upper West Side), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and subway schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Long Island City to Upper West Side by bus and subway via Q101, R and 1

To get from Long Island City to Upper West Side in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the Q101 bus from Borden Av/5 St station to Jackson Av/Orchard St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R subway and finally take the 1 subway from Times Sq-42 St station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus and subway schedule from Long Island City may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Upper West Side on the Moovit app.

47min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - Q101Q101
Subway - R
Subway - 1
Leaves from Borden Av/5 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Borden Av/5 St
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - Q101Q101
    Wait for bus
    Q101
    Steinway Via Steinway St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jackson Av/Orchard St
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Queens Plaza
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Bay Ridge-95 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    12 min
  • 7
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 8
    Ride to subway station 86 St
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Long Island City to Upper West Side?

    The fastest way takes 34 minutes, using Bus line Q101, Subway line E, Subway line 1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Long Island City to Upper West Side?

    The alternative route takes 47 minutes, using Bus line Q101, Subway line R, Subway line 1.

  • Is there a direct bus between Long Island City and Upper West Side?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 34 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Long Island City to Upper West Side?

    The Q101 bus line goes from Borden Av/5 St station near Long Island City in Queens to Jackson Av/Davis St station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till Jackson Av/Davis St station near Upper West Side in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Long Island City to Upper West Side by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Long Island City in Queens and Upper West Side in Manhattan by bus and subway is about 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Long Island City to get to Upper West Side?

    Get on the Q101 bus from the Borden Av/5 St stop near Long Island City in Queens.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Long Island City and Upper West Side?

    Get off the bus at the Jackson Av/Davis St station, which is closest to Upper West Side in Manhattan.

  • When is the last ferry from Long Island City to Upper West Side?

    The last ferry from Long Island City in Queens to Upper West Side in Manhattan is the Astoria line. It leaves the Long Island City station at 4:41 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Long Island City to Upper West Side?

    The ride from Long Island City to Upper West Side costs $6.00.

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