The average train between Astoria and 96 St takes 32 min and the fastest train takes 29 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Astoria to 96 St. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 15 minutes between Astoria and 96 St. The earliest departure is at 1:23 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Astoria is at 5:28 PM which arrives into 96 St at 6:00 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 32 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

33 min • 1 change

33 min • 1 change

31 min • 1 change

33 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Astoria to 96 St. However, there are services departing from Astoria station and arriving at 96 St station via 42 St-Times Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32 min.
Astoria to 96 St train services, operated by MTA, depart from 30 Av station.
Astoria to 96 St train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 96 St station.
The distance between Astoria and 96 St is 4.3 km. The road distance is 13 km.
You can take a subway from 30 Av to 96 St via 42 St-Times Square in around 30 min.