What is the cheapest way to get from New York Penn Station to 79th Street?

The cheapest way to get from New York Penn Station to 79th Street is to subway which costs $3 and takes 28 min.

What is the fastest way to get from New York Penn Station to 79th Street?

The fastest way to get from New York Penn Station to 79th Street is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $16 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between New York Penn Station and 79th Street?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madison Av/E 35 St and arriving at Madison Av/E 79 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.

Is there a direct train between New York Penn Station and 79th Street?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 34 St-Penn Station station and arriving at 81 St-Museum of Natural History. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from New York Penn Station to 79th Street?

The distance between New York Penn Station and 79th Street is 6 miles.

How do I travel from New York Penn Station to 79th Street without a car?

The best way to get from New York Penn Station to 79th Street without a car is to line 1 subway and bus which takes 25 min and costs $5 - $11.

How long does it take to get from New York Penn Station to 79th Street?

It takes approximately 25 min to get from New York Penn Station to 79th Street, including transfers.

Where do I catch the New York Penn Station to 79th Street bus from?

New York Penn Station to 79th Street bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Madison Av/E 35 St station.

Where do I catch the New York Penn Station to 79th Street train from?

New York Penn Station to 79th Street train services, operated by MTA, depart from 34 St-Penn Station.

Where does the New York Penn Station to 79th Street bus arrive?

New York Penn Station to 79th Street bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Madison Av/E 79 St station.

Where does the New York Penn Station to 79th Street train arrive?

New York Penn Station to 79th Street train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 81 St-Museum of Natural History station.

Where can I stay near 79th Street?

There are 3431+ hotels available in 79th Street.

New York Penn Station to 79th Street - 5 ways to travel via line 1 subway

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There are 5 ways to get from New York Penn Station to 79th Street by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 1 subway, bus
best
1. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 79 Stsubway 1 / ...
2. Take the bus from W 79 St/Broadway to E 79 St/5 Avbus M79-Sbs
25 min
$6–11
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 35 St to Madison Av/E 79 Stbus M1 / ...
44 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from New York Penn Station to 79th Streettaxi 2.9 mi
6 min
$16–19
Walk
1. Take the walk from New York Penn Station to 79th Streetwalk 2.7 mi
52 min
Subway
1. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 81 St-Museum of Natural Historysubway A / ...
28 min
$3

New York Penn Station to 79th Street by subway, bus, and foot

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Distance: 6.1 mi
Duration: 25 min

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

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 35 St to Madison Av/E 79 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 28 min. Alternatively, MTA operates a subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 81 St-Museum of Natural History every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 10 min.

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