There are 4 ways to get from Manhattan to Manhattan University by subway, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 1 subway
best- Take the subway from 86 St to Van Cortlandt Park-242 Stsubway 1
36 min$3Drive 9.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manhattan to Manhattan Universitycar 9.4 mi
15 min$2–3Bus
- Take the bus from Madison Av/E 84 St to Henry Hudson Pkwy East/W 239 Stbus BxM2
46 min$3–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manhattan to Manhattan Universitytaxi 9.4 mi
15 min$35–45
Manhattan to Manhattan University by subway and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Manhattan University is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 15 min.
The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Manhattan University is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $35 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madison Av/E 84 St and arriving at Henry Hudson Pkwy East/W 239 St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from 86 St and arriving at Van Cortlandt Park-242 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.
The distance between Manhattan and Manhattan University is 9 miles. The road distance is 9.4 miles.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Manhattan University without a car is to line 1 subway which takes 36 min and costs $3.
The line 1 subway from 86 St to Van Cortlandt Park-242 St takes 29 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Manhattan to Manhattan University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Madison Av/E 84 St station.
Manhattan to Manhattan University train services, operated by MTA, depart from 86 St station.
Manhattan to Manhattan University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Henry Hudson Pkwy East/W 239 St station.
What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Manhattan University, NY, USA?
MTA operates a subway from 86 St to Van Cortlandt Park-242 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 29 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 84 St to Henry Hudson Pkwy East/W 239 St hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 37 min.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from 86 St to Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 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 Madison Av/E 84 St to Henry Hudson Pkwy East/W 239 St
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 15 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
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Booking & Getting There
Manhattan to Manhattan University train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Van Cortlandt Park-242 St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Manhattan University is 9 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Manhattan to Manhattan University.
There are 2584+ hotels available in Manhattan University.