There are 4 ways to get from Manhattan to The Bronx 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
28 min$3–8Drive 8.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manhattan to The Bronxcar 8.3 mi
16 min$2–3Line 2 subway
- Take the subway from 96 St to Bronx Park Eastsubway 2
33 min$3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manhattan to The Bronxtaxi 8.3 mi
16 min$30–40
Manhattan to The Bronx by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to The Bronx is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 16 min.
The fastest way to get from Manhattan to The Bronx is to taxi which takes 16 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 96 St and arriving at Bronx Park East. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 33 min.
The distance between Manhattan and The Bronx is 9 miles. The road distance is 8.4 miles.
The best way to get from Manhattan to The Bronx without a car is to bus which takes 28 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 The Bronx bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Madison Av/E 84 St station.
Manhattan to The Bronx train services, operated by MTA, depart from 96 St station.
Manhattan to The Bronx 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 The Bronx, 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 96 St to Bronx Park East every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 33 min.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 96 St to Bronx Park East
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 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
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Manhattan to The Bronx train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Bronx Park East station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to The Bronx is 8 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Manhattan to The Bronx.
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