There are 5 ways to get from Bronx Zoo to Midtown Manhattan by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Fordham to Grand Central Terminaltrain New Haven / ...
44 min$6–11Drive 8.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bronx Zoo to Midtown Manhattancar 8.7 mi
20 min$2–3Bus
- Take the bus from Bronx River Pkwy/Boston Rd to 5 Av/W 51 Stbus BxM11
1h 2m$3–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bronx Zoo to Midtown Manhattantaxi 8.7 mi
20 min$35–45Bus via Broadway/W 145 St
- Take the bus from Southern Blvd/E 183 St to W 145 St/Broadwaybus Bx19
- Take the bus from Broadway/W 145 St to 5 Av/W 49 Stbus M4 / ...
2h 42m$6–15
Bronx Zoo to Midtown Manhattan by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bronx Zoo to Midtown Manhattan is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 20 min.
The fastest way to get from Bronx Zoo to Midtown Manhattan is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $35 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bronx River Pkwy/Boston Rd and arriving at 5 Av/W 51 St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 53 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fordham and arriving at Grand Central Terminal. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.
The distance between Bronx Zoo and Midtown Manhattan is 10 miles. The road distance is 8.8 miles.
The best way to get from Bronx Zoo to Midtown Manhattan without a car is to train which takes 44 min and costs $6 - $11.
The train from Fordham to Grand Central Terminal takes 22 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Bronx Zoo to Midtown Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Bronx River Pkwy/Boston Rd station.
Bronx Zoo to Midtown Manhattan train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Fordham station.
The best way to get from Bronx Zoo to Midtown Manhattan is to train which takes 44 min and costs $6 - $11. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $8 and takes 1h 2m.
What companies run services between Bronx Zoo, NY, USA and Midtown Manhattan, NY, USA?
Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Fordham to Grand Central Terminal every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6–11 and the journey takes 22 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Bronx River Pkwy/Boston Rd to 5 Av/W 51 St hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 53 min.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Fordham to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $6–8
- Peak
- $9–11
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Bronx River Pkwy/Boston Rd to 5 Av/W 51 St
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from Southern Blvd/E 183 St to W 145 St/Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from Broadway/W 145 St to 5 Av/W 49 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Estimated price
- $35–45
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 Midtown Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 51 St station.
Bronx Zoo to Midtown Manhattan train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bronx Zoo to Midtown Manhattan is 9 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Bronx Zoo to Midtown Manhattan.
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