There are 5 ways to get from South Bronx to Midtown Manhattan by subway, bus, taxi, car, or train
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Line 5 subway
best- Take the subway from 3 Av-149 St to Lexington Avenue/59th Streetsubway 5
16 min$3Drive 5.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Bronx to Midtown Manhattancar 5.7 mi
14 min$1–2Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Concourse/E 158 St to 5th Avenue & East 55th Streetbus BxM4
38 min$3–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from South Bronx to Midtown Manhattantaxi 5.7 mi
14 min$25–30Train
- Take the train from Melrose to Grand Central Terminaltrain Harlem
17 min$5–10
South Bronx to Midtown Manhattan by subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Bronx to Midtown Manhattan is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 14 min.
The fastest way to get from South Bronx to Midtown Manhattan is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $25 - $30.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Grand Concourse/E 158 St and arriving at 5th Avenue & East 55th Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 38 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from 3 Av-149 St and arriving at Lexington Avenue/59th Street. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.
The distance between South Bronx and Midtown Manhattan is 5 miles. The road distance is 5.7 miles.
The best way to get from South Bronx to Midtown Manhattan without a car is to line 5 subway which takes 16 min and costs $3.
The line 5 subway from 3 Av-149 St to Lexington Avenue/59th Street takes 16 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
South Bronx to Midtown Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Grand Concourse/E 158 St station.
South Bronx to Midtown Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, depart from 3 Av-149 St station.
The best way to get from South Bronx to Midtown Manhattan is to bus which takes 38 min and costs $3 - $8. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5 - $10 and takes 17 min.
What companies run services between South Bronx, NY, USA and Midtown Manhattan, NY, USA?
MTA operates a subway from 3 Av-149 St to Lexington Avenue/59th Street every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Grand Concourse/E 158 St to 5th Avenue & East 55th Street hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 38 min.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 3 Av-149 St to Lexington Avenue/59th Street
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 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
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Melrose to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–7
- Peak
- $8–10
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Grand Concourse/E 158 St to 5th Avenue & East 55th Street
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- 14 min
- Estimated price
- $25–30
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
South Bronx to Midtown Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5th Avenue & East 55th Street station.
South Bronx to Midtown Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Lexington Avenue/59th Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Bronx to Midtown Manhattan is 6 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from South Bronx to Midtown Manhattan.
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