The average train between Ground Zero and Port Authority Bus Terminal takes 17 min and the fastest train takes 14 min. The train runs at least 9 times per hour from Ground Zero to Port Authority Bus Terminal. 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 10 minutes between Ground Zero and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The earliest departure is at 3:39 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Ground Zero is at 7:18 PM which arrives into Port Authority Bus Terminal at 7:33 PM. All services require a transfer at WTC Cortlandt and take an average of 17 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ground Zero to Port Authority Bus Terminal. However, there are services departing from Ground Zero station and arriving at Port Authority Bus Terminal station via 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17 min.
Ground Zero to Port Authority Bus Terminal train services, operated by MTA, depart from Canal St station.
Ground Zero to Port Authority Bus Terminal train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
The distance between Ground Zero and Port Authority Bus Terminal is 5.4 km. The road distance is 6 km.
MTA operates a subway from Canal St to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 12 min.