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How to get fromMidtown Manhattan to Bronx Zooby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Midtown Manhattan to Bronx Zoo by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Fordhamtrain train New Haven / ...
    40 min
    $6–11

  2. Drive 9.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Midtown Manhattan to Bronx Zoocar car 9.1 mi
    18 min
    $2–3

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 54 St to Bronx River Pkwy/Bronx Zoo Entrancebus bus BxM11
    48 min
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Midtown Manhattan to Bronx Zootaxi taxi 9.1 mi
    18 min
    $35–45

  5. Bus via W 145 St/Malcolm X Blvd

    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 52 St to 146 St/Lenox Avbus bus M1
    2. Take the bus from W 145 St/Malcolm X Blvd to Southern Blvd/E 183 Stbus bus Bx19
    2h 8m
    $6–15

Midtown Manhattan to Bronx Zoo by bus and foot

Calendar275Weekly Services
Duration48 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10 mi
  • Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between Midtown Manhattan, NY, USA and Bronx Zoo, NY, USA?

Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Fordham every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6–11 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 54 St to Bronx River Pkwy/Bronx Zoo Entrance every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 37 min.

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