There are 4 ways to get from Pelham Bay to Manhattan by bus, subway, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Crosby Av/Westchester Av to 5 Av/E 85 Stbus BxM8
34 min$3–8Drive 10.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pelham Bay to Manhattancar 10.6 mi
17 min$2–3Line 6 subway
- Take the subway from Buhre Av to 86th Streetsubway 6 / ...
35 min$3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pelham Bay to Manhattantaxi 10.6 mi
17 min$40–50
Pelham Bay to Manhattan by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pelham Bay to Manhattan is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 17 min.
The fastest way to get from Pelham Bay to Manhattan is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $40 - $50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Crosby Av/Westchester Av and arriving at 5 Av/E 85 St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Buhre Av and arriving at 86th Street. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.
The distance between Pelham Bay and Manhattan is 10 miles. The road distance is 10.7 miles.
The best way to get from Pelham Bay to Manhattan without a car is to bus which takes 34 min and costs $3 - $8.
The bus from Crosby Av/Westchester Av to 5 Av/E 85 St takes 34 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Pelham Bay to Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Crosby Av/Westchester Av station.
Pelham Bay to Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, depart from Buhre Av station.
Pelham Bay to Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/E 85 St station.
What companies run services between Pelham Bay, NY, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?
MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Crosby Av/Westchester Av to 5 Av/E 85 St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 34 min. Alternatively, MTA operates a subway from Buhre Av to 86th Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 35 min.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Buhre Av to 86th Street
- Ave. Duration
- 35 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 Crosby Av/Westchester Av to 5 Av/E 85 St
- Ave. Duration
- 34 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
- 17 min
- Estimated price
- $40–50
Mexico Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914-968-6666
- Website
- mexicocs.com
Ernie's & Yorktown Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914 666 7379
Empire Ride Inc
- Phone
- +1 914 290 5400
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
Pelham Bay to Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 86th Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pelham Bay to Manhattan is 11 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Pelham Bay to Manhattan.
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