What is the cheapest way to get from City Island to Astoria?

The cheapest way to get from City Island to Astoria is to line 6 subway which costs $3 and takes 35 min.

What is the fastest way to get from City Island to Astoria?

The fastest way to get from City Island to Astoria is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $50 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between City Island and Astoria?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Einstein Loop/Elgar Pl and arriving at 5 Av/E 72 St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.

Is there a direct train between City Island and Astoria?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Pelham Bay Park and arriving at 96 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.

How far is it from City Island to Astoria?

The distance between City Island and Astoria is 9 miles. The road distance is 13.5 miles.

How do I travel from City Island to Astoria without a car?

The best way to get from City Island to Astoria without a car is to line 6 subway which takes 35 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from City Island to Astoria?

The line 6 subway from Pelham Bay Park to 96 St takes 35 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the City Island to Astoria bus from?

City Island to Astoria bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Einstein Loop/Elgar Pl station.

Where do I catch the City Island to Astoria train from?

City Island to Astoria train services, operated by MTA, depart from Pelham Bay Park station.

Where does the City Island to Astoria bus arrive?

City Island to Astoria bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/E 72 St station.

Where does the City Island to Astoria train arrive?

City Island to Astoria train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 96 St station.

Can I drive from City Island to Astoria?

Yes, the driving distance between City Island to Astoria is 14 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from City Island to Astoria.

Where can I stay near Astoria?

There are 3628+ hotels available in Astoria.

City Island to Astoria - 5 ways to travel via line 6 subway, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from City Island to Astoria by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Line 6 subway
best
1. Take the subway from Pelham Bay Park to 96 Stsubway 6 / ...
35 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Einstein Loop/Elgar Pl to 5 Av/E 72 Stbus BxM7
40 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from City Island to Astoriataxi 13.5 mi
22 min
$50–60
Drive 13.5 mi
1. Drive from City Island to Astoriacar 13.5 mi
22 min
$3–4
Bus, line 6 subway
1. Take the bus from City Island Av/Fordham St to Bruckner Blvd/Wilkinson Avbus Bx29
2. Take the subway from Pelham Bay Park to 96 Stsubway 6 / ...
51 min
$6–10

City Island to Astoria by subway

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Distance: 9.3 mi
Duration: 35 min

What companies run services between City Island, NY, USA and Astoria, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Pelham Bay Park to 96 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 35 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Einstein Loop/Elgar Pl to 5 Av/E 72 St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 40 min.

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