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How to get fromEmpire State Building to Bronx Zooby train, bus, subway, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Empire State Building to Bronx Zoo by train, bus, subway, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Fordhamtrain train New Haven / ...
    54 min
    $6–11
  2. Drive  10.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Empire State Building to Bronx Zoocar car 10.3 mi
    19 min
    $2–3
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 32 St to Bronx River Pkwy/Bronx Zoo Entrancebus bus BxM11
    1h 2m
    $3–8
  4. Line 2 subway

    1. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to Bronx Park Eastsubway subway 2
    1h 10m
    $3
  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Empire State Building to Bronx Zootaxi taxi 10.3 mi
    19 min
    $40–50

Empire State Building to Bronx Zoo by foot and bus

Calendar275Weekly Services
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Comparing Your Travel Options

What companies run services between Empire State Building, NY, USA and Bronx Zoo, NY, USA?

Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Fordham every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $6–11 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 32 St to Bronx River Pkwy/Bronx Zoo Entrance every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 46 min.

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