There are 4 ways to get from Empire State Building to Bronx Zoo by bus, subway, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Madison Av/E 32 St to Bronx River Pkwy/Bronx Zoo EntranceBxM11
1h 2m$2–7Line 2 subway
- Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to Bronx Park East2
1h 6m$3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Empire State Building to Bronx Zoo10.3 mi
19 min$45–60Drive 10.3 mi
- Drive from Empire State Building to Bronx Zoo10.3 mi
19 min$2–3
Empire State Building to Bronx Zoo by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Empire State Building to Bronx Zoo is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 19 min.
The fastest way to get from Empire State Building to Bronx Zoo is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $45 - $60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madison Av/E 32 St and arriving at Bronx River Pkwy/Bronx Zoo Entrance. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 46 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from 34 St-Penn Station station and arriving at Bronx Park East. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 38 min.
The distance between Empire State Building and Bronx Zoo is 12 miles. The road distance is 10.3 miles.
The best way to get from Empire State Building to Bronx Zoo without a car is to bus which takes 1h 2m and costs $2 - $7.
The bus from Madison Av/E 32 St to Bronx River Pkwy/Bronx Zoo Entrance takes 46 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Empire State Building to Bronx Zoo bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Madison Av/E 32 St station.
Empire State Building to Bronx Zoo train services, operated by MTA, depart from 34 St-Penn Station.
Empire State Building to Bronx Zoo bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Bronx River Pkwy/Bronx Zoo Entrance station.
What companies run services between Empire State Building, NY, USA and Bronx Zoo, NY, USA?
MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 32 St to Bronx River Pkwy/Bronx Zoo Entrance every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 46 min. Alternatively, MTA operates a subway from 34 St-Penn Station to Bronx Park East every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 38 min.
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- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 34 St-Penn Station to Bronx Park East
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Adult
- $3
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Madison Av/E 32 St to Bronx River Pkwy/Bronx Zoo Entrance
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- http://www.mta.info
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/schedules
- Standard Fare
- $2–7
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More Questions & Answers
Empire State Building to Bronx Zoo train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Bronx Park East station.
Yes, the driving distance between Empire State Building to Bronx Zoo is 10 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Empire State Building to Bronx Zoo.
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