Penn Station to Astoria by subway
Quick answer: Take an uptown N or W train from 34 St-Herald Sq to 30 Av. The trip takes about 31 minutes door to door on a weekday. The N or W train comes about every 4 minutes during the day. It runs all night.
Penn Station to Astoria
- N / W
- Walk 9 minto 34 St-Herald Sq
- N / W N or W trainFrom 34 St-Herald Sq, uptown10 stops, about 22 min
- Get off at 30 Av
- Astoria
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Walk about 9 minutes from Penn Station to 34 St-Herald Sq.
- Take an uptown N or W train from 34 St-Herald Sq to 30 Av. It's 10 stops, about 22 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 | N or W train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Runs all night | 31 min | About every 4 minutes | |
| Saturday | Runs all night | 29 min | About every 12 minutes | |
| Sunday | Runs all night | 29 min | About every 12 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 32 minutes, and the N or W 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 34 St-Herald Sq and 30 Av.
- Know your stop. Get ready after Broadway. The next stop is 30 Av. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Newark Penn Station is a different station, in Newark, New Jersey. (source, checked 2026-11-04)
- Moynihan Train Hall, across the street, serves LIRR and Amtrak riders too. (source, checked 2026-11-04)
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: 34 St-Herald Sq (W platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 30 Av (W platform) is not 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.
Penn Station to Astoria: common questions
How do I get from Penn Station to Astoria by public transit?
Take an uptown N or W train from 34 St-Herald Sq to 30 Av.
How long does it take?
About 31 minutes door to door on a weekday. On weekends it's about 29 minutes.
Do I have to change?
No. The N or W train goes all the way.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 32 minutes, and the N or W 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
- Penn Station to Rockefeller Center
- Penn Station to 9/11 Memorial & Museum
- Penn Station to Statue of Liberty ferry at Battery Park
- JFK Airport to Astoria
- LaGuardia Airport to Astoria
- Grand Central Terminal to Astoria
- 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)
- Penn Station: visitor information
- Penn Station: 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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