There are 5 ways to get from Sunset Park to New York University 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.
Subway
best- Take the subway from 36 St to Broadway-Lafayette Stsubway D
26 min$3Drive 6.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sunset Park to New York Universitycar 6.7 mi
14 min$2Bus
- Take the bus from Shore Rd/72 St to 6 Av/Waverly Plbus X27
50 min$3–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sunset Park to New York Universitytaxi 6.7 mi
14 min$29–35Subway via 53 St
- Take the subway from 53 St to 8 St-NYUsubway N / ...
41 min$3
Sunset Park to New York University by subway and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sunset Park to New York University is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 14 min.
The fastest way to get from Sunset Park to New York University is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $29 - $35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shore Rd/72 St and arriving at 6 Av/Waverly Pl. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 42 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from 36 St and arriving at Broadway-Lafayette St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.
The distance between Sunset Park and New York University is 6 miles. The road distance is 6.8 miles.
The best way to get from Sunset Park to New York University without a car is to subway which takes 26 min and costs $3.
The subway from 36 St to Broadway-Lafayette St takes 20 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Sunset Park to New York University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Shore Rd/72 St station.
Sunset Park to New York University train services, operated by MTA, depart from 36 St station.
Sunset Park to New York University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 6 Av/Waverly Pl station.
What companies run services between Sunset Park, NY, USA and New York University, NY, USA?
MTA operates a subway from 36 St to Broadway-Lafayette St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Shore Rd/72 St to 6 Av/Waverly Pl hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 42 min.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 36 St to Broadway-Lafayette St
- Ave. Duration
- 20 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
Subway from 53 St to 8 St-NYU
- Ave. Duration
- 36 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 Shore Rd/72 St to 6 Av/Waverly Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 42 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
- $29–35
Bay Express
- Phone
- +1 718-232-3434
Chico Express
- Phone
- +1 718-256-6666
- Website
- chicoexpress.net
La Revancha
- Phone
- +1 718-236-2424
- Website
- larevancha.net
NYC.gov
- Website
- nyc.gov
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 Which London airport should I choose?, Getting to Rome from the airport, and Getting to Milan from the airport - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Sunset Park to New York University train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Broadway-Lafayette St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sunset Park to New York University is 7 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Sunset Park to New York University.
There are 3934+ hotels available in New York University.






