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How to get fromMidtown Manhattan to Astoriaby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Midtown Manhattan to Astoria by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from 5 Av/53 St to Queens Plazasubway subway E / ...
    6 min
    $3

  2. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from 5 Av/53 St to Queens Plazasubway subway E / ...
    2. Take the bus from 28 St/42 Rd to 21 St/30 Avbus bus Q69 / ...
    26 min
    $6–11

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Midtown Manhattan to Astoriataxi taxi 4.4 mi
    7 min
    $21–25

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Midtown Manhattan to Astoriawalk walk 3.9 mi
    1h 9m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East 57th Street & Madison Avenue to E 91 St/York Avbus bus M31
    32 min
    $3–8

Midtown Manhattan to Astoria by subway

Calendar2030Weekly Subways
Duration6 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2.3 mi
  • Duration: 6 min

What companies run services between Midtown Manhattan, NY, USA and Astoria, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 5 Av/53 St to Queens Plaza every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from East 57th Street & Madison Avenue to E 91 St/York Av every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 32 min.

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