There are 3 ways to get from St. James Station (LIRR) to Astoria by train, subway, car, or taxi
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from St. James to Jamaicatrain Port Jefferson Branch
- Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to Queens Plazasubway E
1h 29m$15–28Drive 47.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from St. James Station (LIRR) to Astoriacar 47.4 mi
1h 2m$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from St. James Station (LIRR) to Astoriataxi 47.4 mi
1h 2m$160–200
St. James Station (LIRR) to Astoria by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. James Station (LIRR) to Astoria is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 2m.
The fastest way to get from St. James Station (LIRR) to Astoria is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct train from St. James Station (LIRR) to Astoria. However, there are services departing from St. James and arriving at Queens Plaza via Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
The distance between St. James Station (LIRR) and Astoria is 49 miles. The road distance is 47.7 miles.
The best way to get from St. James Station (LIRR) to Astoria without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 29m and costs $14 - $28.
It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from St. James Station (LIRR) to Astoria, including transfers.
St. James Station (LIRR) to Astoria train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from St. James station.
St. James Station (LIRR) to Astoria train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. James Station (LIRR) to Astoria is 48 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from St. James Station (LIRR) to Astoria.
There are 3717+ hotels available in Astoria.
What companies run services between St. James Station (LIRR), NY, USA and Astoria, NY, USA?
There is no direct connection from St. James Station (LIRR) to Astoria. However, you can take the train to Jamaica, walk to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport, then take the subway to Queens Plaza. Alternatively, you can drive from St. James Station (LIRR) to Astoria in around 1h 2m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from St. James to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $11–16
- Peak
- $18–25
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to Queens Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- $160–200
LI Yellow Cab Corp
- Phone
- +1 516-931-1111
Ted's Taxi
- Phone
- +1 631-324-2003
Tejedor Taxi
- Phone
- +1 631-830-7012
- Website
- tejedortaxi.com
Lindy's Taxi
- Phone
- +1 631-234-1300
- Website
- lindystaxi.com
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