What is the cheapest way to get from 79th Street to New York Penn Station?

The cheapest way to get from 79th Street to New York Penn Station is to subway which costs $3 and takes 30 min.

What is the fastest way to get from 79th Street to New York Penn Station?

The fastest way to get from 79th Street to New York Penn Station is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $15 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between 79th Street and New York Penn Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5 Av/E 79 St and arriving at 5 Av/W 31 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.

Is there a direct train between 79th Street and New York Penn Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 86th Street and arriving at 34 St-Herald Sq. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from 79th Street to New York Penn Station?

The distance between 79th Street and New York Penn Station is 5 miles.

How do I travel from 79th Street to New York Penn Station without a car?

The best way to get from 79th Street to New York Penn Station without a car is to bus and line 1 subway which takes 22 min and costs $6 - $11.

How long does it take to get from 79th Street to New York Penn Station?

It takes approximately 22 min to get from 79th Street to New York Penn Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the 79th Street to New York Penn Station bus from?

79th Street to New York Penn Station bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 5 Av/E 79 St station.

Where do I catch the 79th Street to New York Penn Station train from?

79th Street to New York Penn Station train services, operated by MTA, depart from 86th Street station.

Where does the 79th Street to New York Penn Station bus arrive?

79th Street to New York Penn Station bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 31 St station.

Where does the 79th Street to New York Penn Station train arrive?

79th Street to New York Penn Station train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 34 St-Herald Sq station.

Where can I stay near New York Penn Station?

There are 3394+ hotels available in New York Penn Station.

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There are 5 ways to get from 79th Street to New York Penn Station by bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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Bus, line 1 subway
best
1. Take the bus from E 79 St/5 Av to W 79 St/Broadwaybus M79-Sbs
2. Take the subway from 79 St to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway 1 / ...
22 min
$6–10
Subway
cheapest
1. Take the subway from 86th Street to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway Q / ...
30 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 79 St to 5 Av/W 31 Stbus M1 / ...
38 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from 79th Street to New York Penn Stationtaxi 2.7 mi
6 min
$15–19
Walk
1. Take the walk from 79th Street to New York Penn Stationwalk 2.7 mi
52 min

79th Street to New York Penn Station by foot, bus, and subway

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Distance: 4.8 mi
Duration: 22 min

What companies run services between 79th Street, NY, USA and New York Penn Station, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 86th Street to 34 St-Herald Sq every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/E 79 St to 5 Av/W 31 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 28 min.

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