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

From Long Island City to Upper West Side by subway

To get from Long Island City to Upper West Side in Manhattan, take the 7 subway from Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av station to Times Sq-42 St station. Next, take the 1 subway from Times Sq-42 St station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 29 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

29min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - 7
Subway - 1
Leaves from Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av
    460 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - 7
    Wait for subway
    7
    34 St-Hudson Yards
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    8 min
  • 4
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    137 St-City College
  • 5
    Ride to subway station 86 St
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Long Island City to Upper West Side by subway via 7X and 1

To get from Long Island City to Upper West Side in Manhattan, take the 7X subway from Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av station to Times Sq-42 St station. Next, take the 1 subway from Times Sq-42 St station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 31 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

31min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - 7X
Subway - 1
Leaves from Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av
    460 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - 7X
    Wait for subway
    7X
    34 St-Hudson Yards
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    8 min
  • 4
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    137 St-City College
  • 5
    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 4.71 mi, which can typically be travelled in 29 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Long Island City to Upper West Side by subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Long Island City

Long Island City is located at Long Island City, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Vernon Bl/Borden Av.

Subway stations close to Long Island City:

  • Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av
  • 21 St
  • Hunters Point Av

Bus stations close to Long Island City:

  • Vernon Bl/Borden Av
  • Vernon Blvd/50 Av
  • Vernon Blvd/49 Av

Ferry stations close to Long Island City:

  • Long Island City
  • Hunters Point South

Public transit stations close to Upper West Side, Manhattan

Upper West Side is located at Upper West Side, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Broadway/W 89 St.

Subway stations close to Upper West Side:

  • 86 St
  • 81 St-Museum Of Natural History
  • 79 St

Bus stations close to Upper West Side:

  • Broadway/W 89 St
  • Broadway/W 88 St
  • Amsterdam Av/W 89 St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Long Island City to Upper West Side by subway via 7X and 1

To get from Long Island City to Upper West Side in Manhattan, take the 7X subway from Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av station to Times Sq-42 St station. Next, take the 1 subway from Times Sq-42 St station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 31 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

31min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - 7X
Subway - 1
Leaves from Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av
    460 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - 7X
    Wait for subway
    7X
    34 St-Hudson Yards
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    8 min
  • 4
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    137 St-City College
  • 5
    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 29 minutes, using Bus line 7, Bus line 1.

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

    The alternative route takes 31 minutes, using Bus line 7X, Bus line 1.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 29 min.

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

    The 7 subway line goes from Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av station near Long Island City in Queens to 34 St-Hudson Yards station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till 34 St-Hudson Yards station near Upper West Side in Manhattan.

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

    The total travel time between Long Island City in Queens and Upper West Side in Manhattan by subway is about 29 min.

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

    Get on the 7 subway from the Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av station near Long Island City in Queens.

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

    Get off the subway at the 34 St-Hudson Yards station, which is closest to Upper West Side in Manhattan.

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

    The first ferry from Long Island City in Queens to Upper West Side in Manhattan is Astoria. It leaves the Long Island City station at 2:56 AM.

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

    The ride from Long Island City to Upper West Side costs $2.90.

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