There are 4 ways to get from Manhattan to Bronx Zoo by bus, subway, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Madison Av/E 84 St to Bronx River Pkwy/Bronx Zoo Entrancebus BxM11
39 min$3–8Drive 7.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manhattan to Bronx Zoocar 7.7 mi
15 min$2Line 5 subway
- Take the subway from 86th Street to West Farms Sq-E Tremont Avsubway 5
59 min$3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manhattan to Bronx Zootaxi 7.7 mi
15 min$30–40
Manhattan to Bronx Zoo by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Bronx Zoo is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 15 min.
The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Bronx Zoo is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $30 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madison Av/E 84 St and arriving at Bronx River Pkwy/Bronx Zoo Entrance. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from 86th Street and arriving at West Farms Sq-E Tremont Av. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.
The distance between Manhattan and Bronx Zoo is 9 miles. The road distance is 7.7 miles.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Bronx Zoo without a car is to bus which takes 39 min and costs $3 - $8.
The bus from Madison Av/E 84 St to Bronx River Pkwy/Bronx Zoo Entrance takes 28 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Manhattan to Bronx Zoo bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Madison Av/E 84 St station.
Manhattan to Bronx Zoo train services, operated by MTA, depart from 86th Street station.
Manhattan to Bronx Zoo bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Bronx River Pkwy/Bronx Zoo Entrance station.
What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Bronx Zoo, NY, USA?
MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 84 St to Bronx River Pkwy/Bronx Zoo Entrance every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 28 min. Alternatively, MTA operates a subway from 86th Street to West Farms Sq-E Tremont Av every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 27 min.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 86th Street to West Farms Sq-E Tremont Av
- Ave. Duration
- 27 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 Madison Av/E 84 St to Bronx River Pkwy/Bronx Zoo Entrance
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- 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
- 15 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
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More Questions & Answers
Manhattan to Bronx Zoo train services, operated by MTA, arrive at West Farms Sq-E Tremont Av station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Bronx Zoo is 8 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Manhattan to Bronx Zoo.
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