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There are 5 ways to get from Yonkers to 79 St by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Yonkers to Grand Central Terminaltrain Hudson
2. Take the subway from 42 St-Bryant Park to 79 Stsubway D
1h 36m
$11–15
Drive 25.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Yonkers to 79 Stcar 25.1 mi
41 min
$5–7
Bus
1. Take the bus from S Broadway/Prospect St to 5 Av/W 40 Stbus BxM3
2. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 41 St to 86 St/14 Avbus X28 / ...
2h 50m
$6–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Yonkers to 79 Sttaxi 25.1 mi
41 min
$110–140
Line 4 bus, subway
1. Take the bus from S Broadway @ Prospect St to Bedford Park Blvd @ Jerome Avebus 4
2. Take the subway from Bedford Park Blvd to 79 Stsubway D
1h 58m
$6

Yonkers to 79 St by train, foot, and subway

288Weekly Services

1h 36mAverage Duration

$11Cheapest Price

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Distance: 26.4 mi
Duration: 1h 36m

What companies run services between Yonkers, NY, USA and 79 St, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from S Broadway/Prospect St to 79 St via 5 Av/W 40 St, 5 Av/W 41 St, and 86 St/14 Av in around 2h 50m.

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