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How to get fromCity Island to Astoriaby subway, bus, taxi, or 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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  1. Line 6 subway

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    1. Take the subway from Pelham Bay Park to 96 Stsubway subway 6 / ...
    35 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Einstein Loop/Elgar Pl to 5 Av/E 72 Stbus bus BxM7
    40 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from City Island to Astoriataxi taxi 13.5 mi
    22 min
    $50–60

  4. Drive  13.5 mi

    1. Drive from City Island to Astoriacar car 13.5 mi
    22 min
    $3–4

  5. Bus, line 6 subway

    1. Take the bus from City Island Av/Fordham St to Bruckner Blvd/Wilkinson Avbus bus Bx29
    2. Take the subway from Pelham Bay Park to 96 Stsubway subway 6 / ...
    51 min
    $6–10

City Island to Astoria by subway

Calendar1174Weekly Subways
Duration35 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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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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