There are 4 ways to get from Bronx Zoo to Manhattan by bus, subway, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Bronx River Pkwy/Boston Rd to 5 Av/E 85 Stbus BxM11
50 min$3–8Drive 7.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bronx Zoo to Manhattancar 7.4 mi
16 min$2Line 5 subway
- Take the subway from West Farms Sq-E Tremont Av to 86th Streetsubway 5
58 min$3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bronx Zoo to Manhattantaxi 7.4 mi
16 min$30–40
Bronx Zoo to Manhattan by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bronx Zoo to Manhattan is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 16 min.
The fastest way to get from Bronx Zoo to Manhattan is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $30 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bronx River Pkwy/Boston Rd and arriving at 5 Av/E 85 St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 41 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from West Farms Sq-E Tremont Av and arriving at 86th Street. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.
The distance between Bronx Zoo and Manhattan is 9 miles. The road distance is 7.4 miles.
The best way to get from Bronx Zoo to Manhattan without a car is to bus which takes 50 min and costs $3 - $8.
The bus from Bronx River Pkwy/Boston Rd to 5 Av/E 85 St takes 41 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Bronx Zoo to Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Bronx River Pkwy/Boston Rd station.
Bronx Zoo to Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, depart from West Farms Sq-E Tremont Av station.
Bronx Zoo to Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/E 85 St station.
What companies run services between Bronx Zoo, NY, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?
MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Bronx River Pkwy/Boston Rd to 5 Av/E 85 St hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 41 min. Alternatively, MTA operates a subway from West Farms Sq-E Tremont Av to 86th Street every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 26 min.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from West Farms Sq-E Tremont Av to 86th Street
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Bronx River Pkwy/Boston Rd to 5 Av/E 85 St
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Estimated price
- $30–40
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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More Questions & Answers
Bronx Zoo to Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 86th Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bronx Zoo to Manhattan is 7 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Bronx Zoo to Manhattan.
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