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The Court Square–23rd Subway Station

Elevated subway trains in Long Island City at sunset, with tracks curving between industrial buildings and the Manhattan skyline visible in the distance.

Minutes to Midtown Manhattan

Living at Lumen means the subway is just around the corner, with the Court Square–23rd Street station only 0.1 miles away. Enjoy direct Midtown access and built-in commuting flexibility from one of western Queens’ most strategically located stations:

  • Express service into Midtown
  • 24/7 E train service
  • Multiple lines in one connected complex
  • Direct Brooklyn access
  • Flexible weekday and weekend options

Court Square–23rd Street is also connected underground to the broader Court Square Station. This creates a multi-line transit hub with layered options into Midtown via Grand Central–42 St.

The result? Redundancy. If one line experiences delays, you have alternatives within the same complex.

E Train — Express, 24/7 Midtown Service

The E train runs express in Queens, meaning it skips select local stops and reaches Manhattan more quickly. From Court Square–23rd Street, you’re only a few minutes from Midtown.

  • Runs 24 hours a day
  • Peak frequency: approximately every 4–6 minutes
  • Off-peak: typically every 8–12 minutes

Typical travel times:

  • ~5 minutes to Lexington Av / 53 St
  • ~7–8 minutes to 5 Av / 53 St
  • ~10–12 minutes to 42 St–Port Authority

With express service and a full-time schedule, the E train provides one of the fastest and most consistent Midtown commutes from Long Island City.

M Train — Weekday Midtown Access via 6th Avenue

The M train provides an additional Midtown Manhattan option on weekdays, giving commuters built-in flexibility alongside the E train.
During weekday service, the M runs from Queens into Manhattan along the 6th Avenue corridor, making it useful for offices near Bryant Park, Herald Square, and Midtown East. From Court Square–23rd Street Station:

  • Weekday peak frequency: approximately every 6–8 minutes
  • ~6–8 minutes to Lexington Av / 53 St
  • ~10 minutes to 5 Av / 53 St
  • ~12–15 minutes to 34 St–Herald Square

Unlike the E train, the M doesn't run into Manhattan late nights or on weekends and operates only in Queens and Brooklyn during those times. The E continues to provide 24/7 Midtown service, while the M adds an additional direct route on weekdays for extra flexibility.

G Train — Direct Brooklyn Access Without Manhattan Transfers

The G train connects Long Island City directly to Brooklyn without routing through Manhattan, making it a practical option for residents who work, socialize, or spend time across the East River.
From Court Square–23rd Street Station, the G runs south and west through some of Brooklyn’s most active neighborhoods.

  • Peak frequency: typically every 6–8 minutes
  • ~10–15 minutes to Williamsburg
  • ~8–12 minutes to Greenpoint
  • ~15–20 minutes to Downtown Brooklyn

Because the G operates entirely outside Manhattan, it avoids the congestion and transfers often required on other lines. You can enjoy a straightforward, one-seat ride into Brooklyn or Williamsburg.

While the G doesn't offer Midtown access, its direct Brooklyn connectivity is super convenient, especially in a neighborhood that sits right between Manhattan and Brooklyn.