Times Square to Astoria Park by subway
Quick answer: Take an uptown N or W train from Times Sq-42 St to Astoria-Ditmars Blvd. The trip takes about 48 minutes door to door on a weekday. The N or W train comes about every 4 minutes during the day. It runs all night.
Times Square to Astoria Park
- N / W
- Walk 5 minto Times Sq-42 St
- N / W N or W trainFrom Times Sq-42 St, uptown11 stops, about 24 min
- Get off at Astoria-Ditmars Blvd
- Astoria ParkWalk about 19 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Walk about 5 minutes from Times Square to Times Sq-42 St.
- Take an uptown N or W train from Times Sq-42 St to Astoria-Ditmars Blvd. It's 11 stops, about 24 minutes.
- From Astoria-Ditmars Blvd, walk about 19 minutes to Astoria Park.
Other ways to go
- Take an uptown M train from 42 St-Bryant Pk to 21 St-Queensbridge, then take the Q100 bus from 21 St/41 Av to 21 St/24 Av: about 41 minutes.
Which one is faster depends on when you leave. Cobblehop compares them with live times.
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 | 48 min | About every 4 minutes | |
| Saturday | Runs all night | 47 min | About every 12 minutes | |
| Sunday | Runs all night | 47 min | About every 12 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 49 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 Times Sq-42 St and Astoria-Ditmars Blvd.
- Know your stop. Get ready after Astoria Blvd. The next stop is Astoria-Ditmars Blvd. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: Times Sq-42 St/Port Authority Bus Terminal (W platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Astoria-Ditmars Blvd (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.
Times Square to Astoria Park: common questions
How do I get from Times Square to Astoria Park by public transit?
Take an uptown N or W train from Times Sq-42 St to Astoria-Ditmars Blvd.
How long does it take?
About 48 minutes door to door on a weekday. On weekends it's about 47 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 49 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
- Times Square to JFK Airport
- Times Square to LaGuardia Airport
- Times Square to 9/11 Memorial & Museum
- Penn Station to Astoria Park
- Grand Central Terminal to Astoria Park
- Port Authority Bus Terminal to Astoria Park
- 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)
- Times Square: 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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