Rome2Rio

How to get fromNew York Penn Station to 79 Stby subway, bus, taxi, or car

Find Transport to 79 St

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from New York Penn Station to 79 St 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.

  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to 79 Stsubway subway D
    46 min
    $3

  2. Drive 11 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New York Penn Station to 79 Stcar car 11 mi
    21 min
    $2–3

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 30 St to 86 St/14 Avbus bus X28 / ...
    1h 20m
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from New York Penn Station to 79 Sttaxi taxi 11 mi
    21 min
    $45–55

New York Penn Station to 79 St by foot and subway

Calendar956Weekly Services
Duration46 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from New York Penn Station to 79 St.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 11.5 mi
  • Duration: 46 min

What companies run services between New York Penn Station, NY, USA and 79 St, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to 79 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 39 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/W 30 St to 86 St/14 Av hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 55 min.

Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Need to know: Jadrolinija, Getting to Milan from the airport, and How to plan an amazing trip around Scandinavia - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

More Questions & Answers