There are 5 ways to get from Bronx Zoo to Battery Park by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Line 5 subway
best- Take the subway from West Farms Sq-E Tremont Av to Bowling Greensubway 5
1h 20m$3Bus
- Take the bus from Bronx River Pkwy/Boston Rd to 5 Av/W 35 Stbus BxM11
- Take the bus from 5 Av/W 33 St to State St/Bridge Stbus M55
1h 59m$6–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bronx Zoo to Battery Parktaxi 14.6 mi
25 min$65–85Drive 14.6 mi
- Drive from Bronx Zoo to Battery Parkcar 14.6 mi
25 min$3–4Line 5 subway via E 180 St
- Take the subway from E 180 St to Bowling Greensubway 5
1h 22m$3
Bronx Zoo to Battery Park by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bronx Zoo to Battery Park is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 25 min.
The fastest way to get from Bronx Zoo to Battery Park is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs $65 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Bronx Zoo to Battery Park. However, there are services departing from Bronx River Pkwy/Boston Rd and arriving at State St/Bridge St via 5 Av/W 33 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from West Farms Sq-E Tremont Av and arriving at Bowling Green. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 46 min.
The distance between Bronx Zoo and Battery Park is 15 miles. The road distance is 14.7 miles.
The best way to get from Bronx Zoo to Battery Park without a car is to line 5 subway which takes 1h 20m and costs $3.
The line 5 subway from West Farms Sq-E Tremont Av to Bowling Green takes 46 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Bronx Zoo to Battery Park bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Bronx River Pkwy/Boston Rd station.
Bronx Zoo to Battery Park train services, operated by MTA, depart from West Farms Sq-E Tremont Av station.
Bronx Zoo to Battery Park bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 35 St station.
What companies run services between Bronx Zoo, NY, USA and Battery Park, NY, USA?
MTA operates a subway from West Farms Sq-E Tremont Av to Bowling Green every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 46 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bronx Zoo to Battery Park via Bronx River Pkwy/Boston Rd, 5 Av/W 35 St, 5 Av/W 33 St, and State St/Bridge St in around 1h 59m.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from West Farms Sq-E Tremont Av to Bowling Green
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
Subway from E 180 St to Bowling Green
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Bronx River Pkwy/Boston Rd to 5 Av/W 35 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from 5 Av/W 33 St to State St/Bridge St
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Estimated price
- $65–85
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
Mexico Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914-968-6666
- Website
- mexicocs.com
Ernie's & Yorktown Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914 666 7379
Empire Ride Inc
- Phone
- +1 914 290 5400
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Booking & Getting There
Bronx Zoo to Battery Park train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Bowling Green station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bronx Zoo to Battery Park is 15 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Bronx Zoo to Battery Park.
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