Astoria to Yankee Stadium by subway
Quick answer: Take a Manhattan-bound N or W train from 30 Av to Lexington Av/59 St, then take an uptown 4 train from 59 St to 161 St-Yankee Stadium. The trip takes about 47 minutes door to door on a weekday (44 to 49 depending on the connection). The N or W train comes about every 4 minutes during the day. Every line on this trip runs all night.
Astoria to Yankee Stadium
- N / W
- 4
- N / W N or W trainFrom 30 Av, Manhattan-bound5 stops, about 12 min
- Change at Lexington Av/59 StWalk about 6 min
- 4 4 trainFrom 59 St, uptown5 stops, about 17 min
- Get off at 161 St-Yankee Stadium
- Yankee Stadium
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Take a Manhattan-bound N or W train from 30 Av to Lexington Av/59 St. It's 5 stops, about 12 minutes.
- At Lexington Av/59 St, walk about 6 minutes to 59 St for the 4 train.
- Take an uptown 4 train from 59 St to 161 St-Yankee Stadium. It's 5 stops, about 17 minutes.
Times and frequency
From the MTA's fall 2026 schedule. Typical trip is the door to door time in the middle of the day.
| Day | First trip | Last trip | Typical trip | 4 train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Runs all night | 47 min | About every 7 minutes | |
| Saturday | Runs all night | 49 min | About every 8 minutes | |
| Sunday | Runs all night | 49 min | About every 8 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 58 minutes, and the 4 train comes about every 20 minutes. No W service late nights (about 1 to 5 am): GTFS has no W trips then on weeknights. Cobblehop routes you on another line then.
Tips for this trip
- Take the first train that comes. The N and W trains all stop at both 30 Av and Lexington Av/59 St.
- Know your stop. Get ready after 149 St-Hostos. The next stop is 161 St-Yankee Stadium. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Subway: 4, B (weekdays) or D to 161 St-Yankee Stadium. (source, checked 2026-11-04)
- Metro-North also serves Yankee Stadium. (source, checked 2026-11-04)
- Entrances. Gate 2: Jerome Avenue and East 164th Street (left field); Gate 4: East 161st Street and Macombs Dam Bridge (behind home plate); Gate 6: East 161st Street and River Avenue (right field) (source).
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: 30 Av (N platform) is not on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Lexington Av/59 St (N platform) is not on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Lexington Av/59 St (4 platform) is not on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 161 St-Yankee Stadium (4 platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations. Elevators can be out of service, so check elevator status on mta.info before you go.
What it costs
- Subway and local bus: $3 per ride with OMNY (tap a contactless card or phone) or a MetroCard. One transfer within 2 hours to the subway or a local bus is included.
Fares as of November 2026. Check the official fares page before you ride.
Astoria to Yankee Stadium: common questions
How do I get from Astoria to Yankee Stadium by public transit?
Take a Manhattan-bound N or W train from 30 Av to Lexington Av/59 St, then take an uptown 4 train from 59 St to 161 St-Yankee Stadium.
How long does it take?
About 47 minutes door to door on a weekday, 44 to 49 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 49 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Lexington Av/59 St.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 58 minutes, and the 4 train comes about every 20 minutes. No W service late nights (about 1 to 5 am): GTFS has no W trips then on weeknights. Cobblehop routes you on another line then.
How much does it cost?
Subway and local bus: $3 per ride with OMNY (tap a contactless card or phone) or a MetroCard. One transfer within 2 hours to the subway or a local bus is included.
Related routes
- Astoria to JFK Airport
- Astoria to LaGuardia Airport
- Astoria to Midtown Manhattan
- JFK Airport to Yankee Stadium
- LaGuardia Airport to Yankee Stadium
- Grand Central Terminal to Yankee Stadium
- All New York routes
Sources
Cobblehop is independent. It is not affiliated with the MTA or any transit agency. Schedules on this page come from the MTA's public GTFS data; check these pages for the latest service:
- MTA: developer data (the GTFS schedules used on this page)
- MTA: subway and bus fares
- MTA subway stations, with accessibility (data.ny.gov)
- Yankee Stadium: visitor information
Transit data: Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Cobblehop is not affiliated with or endorsed by the MTA.
Published November 7, 2026. Times were computed from the MTA fall 2026 schedules for 2026-11-18 (weekday), 2026-11-21 and 2026-11-22. Planned work and holidays change service, so check Cobblehop for live times before you go.
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