There are 4 ways to get from The Bronx to Manhattan by bus, subway, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Morris Park Av/E 180 St to 5 Av/E 85 Stbus BxM10
33 min$3–8Drive 8.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from The Bronx to Manhattancar 8.2 mi
18 min$2–3Line 2 subway
- Take the subway from Bronx Park East to 96 Stsubway 2
33 min$3Taxi
- Take the taxi from The Bronx to Manhattantaxi 8.2 mi
18 min$30–40
The Bronx to Manhattan by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from The Bronx to Manhattan is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 18 min.
The fastest way to get from The Bronx to Manhattan is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $30 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Morris Park Av/E 180 St and arriving at 5 Av/E 85 St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 33 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bronx Park East and arriving at 96 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 33 min.
The distance between The Bronx and Manhattan is 8 miles. The road distance is 8.2 miles.
The best way to get from The Bronx to Manhattan without a car is to bus which takes 33 min and costs $3 - $8.
The bus from Morris Park Av/E 180 St to 5 Av/E 85 St takes 33 min including transfers and departs hourly.
The Bronx to Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Morris Park Av/E 180 St station.
The Bronx to Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, depart from Bronx Park East station.
The Bronx to Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/E 85 St station.
What companies run services between The Bronx, NY, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?
MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Morris Park Av/E 180 St to 5 Av/E 85 St hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 33 min. Alternatively, MTA operates a subway from Bronx Park East to 96 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 33 min.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Bronx Park East to 96 St
- Ave. Duration
- 33 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 Morris Park Av/E 180 St to 5 Av/E 85 St
- Ave. Duration
- 33 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
- 18 min
- Estimated price
- $30–40
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
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
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More Questions & Answers
The Bronx to Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 96 St station.
Yes, the driving distance between The Bronx to Manhattan is 8 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from The Bronx to Manhattan.
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