What is the cheapest way to get from 79th Street to Port Authority Bus Terminal?

The cheapest way to get from 79th Street to Port Authority Bus Terminal is to subway which costs $3 and takes 22 min.

What is the fastest way to get from 79th Street to Port Authority Bus Terminal?

The fastest way to get from 79th Street to Port Authority Bus Terminal is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $15 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between 79th Street and Port Authority Bus Terminal?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5 Av/E 79 St and arriving at 5 Av/W 42 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.

Is there a direct train between 79th Street and Port Authority Bus Terminal?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 81 St-Museum of Natural History and arriving at 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from 79th Street to Port Authority Bus Terminal?

The distance between 79th Street and Port Authority Bus Terminal is 3 miles.

How do I travel from 79th Street to Port Authority Bus Terminal without a car?

The best way to get from 79th Street to Port Authority Bus Terminal without a car is to subway which takes 22 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from 79th Street to Port Authority Bus Terminal?

The subway from 81 St-Museum of Natural History to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal takes 9 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the 79th Street to Port Authority Bus Terminal bus from?

79th Street to Port Authority Bus Terminal bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 5 Av/E 79 St station.

Where do I catch the 79th Street to Port Authority Bus Terminal train from?

79th Street to Port Authority Bus Terminal train services, operated by MTA, depart from 81 St-Museum of Natural History station.

Where does the 79th Street to Port Authority Bus Terminal bus arrive?

79th Street to Port Authority Bus Terminal bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 42 St station.

Where does the 79th Street to Port Authority Bus Terminal train arrive?

79th Street to Port Authority Bus Terminal train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where can I stay near Port Authority Bus Terminal?

There are 3572+ hotels available in Port Authority Bus Terminal.

79th Street to Port Authority Bus Terminal - 5 ways to travel via subway

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There are 5 ways to get from 79th Street to Port Authority Bus Terminal by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 81 St-Museum of Natural History to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminalsubway A / ...
22 min
$3
Bus, subway
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 79 St to 5 Av/W 53 Stbus M1 / ...
2. Take the subway from 5 Av/53 St to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminalsubway E
32 min
$6–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from 79th Street to Port Authority Bus Terminaltaxi 2.5 mi
6 min
$15–18
Walk
1. Take the foot from 79th Street to Port Authority Bus Terminalwalk 2.3 mi
44 min
Bus
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 79 St to 5 Av/W 42 Stbus M1 / ...
42 min
$3–8

79th Street to Port Authority Bus Terminal by foot and subway

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Distance: 2.5 mi
Duration: 22 min

What companies run services between 79th Street, NY, USA and Port Authority Bus Terminal, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 81 St-Museum of Natural History to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/E 79 St to 5 Av/W 42 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 29 min.

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