What is the cheapest way to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to 79th Street?

The cheapest way to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to 79th Street is to subway which costs $3 and takes 21 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to 79th Street?

The fastest way to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to 79th Street is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $16 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Port Authority Bus Terminal and 79th Street?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madison Av/E 43 St and arriving at Madison Av/E 79 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.

Is there a direct train between Port Authority Bus Terminal and 79th Street?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at 81 St-Museum of Natural History. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

How far is it from Port Authority Bus Terminal to 79th Street?

The distance between Port Authority Bus Terminal and 79th Street is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Port Authority Bus Terminal to 79th Street without a car?

The best way to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to 79th Street without a car is to subway which takes 21 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to 79th Street?

The subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to 81 St-Museum of Natural History takes 8 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Port Authority Bus Terminal to 79th Street bus from?

Port Authority Bus Terminal to 79th Street bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Madison Av/E 43 St station.

Where do I catch the Port Authority Bus Terminal to 79th Street train from?

Port Authority Bus Terminal to 79th Street train services, operated by MTA, depart from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Port Authority Bus Terminal to 79th Street bus arrive?

Port Authority Bus Terminal to 79th Street bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Madison Av/E 79 St station.

Where does the Port Authority Bus Terminal to 79th Street train arrive?

Port Authority Bus Terminal to 79th Street train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 81 St-Museum of Natural History station.

Where can I stay near 79th Street?

There are 3445+ hotels available in 79th Street.

Port Authority Bus Terminal to 79th Street - 5 ways to travel via subway

There are 5 ways to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to 79th Street by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to 81 St-Museum of Natural HistoryA / ...
21 min
$3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 43 St to Madison Av/E 79 StM1 / ...
38 min
$2–7
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to 5 Av/53 StE
2. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 52 St to Madison Av/E 79 StM1 / ...
25 min
$5–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Port Authority Bus Terminal to 79th Street3 mi
6 min
$16–20
Walk
1. Take the foot from Port Authority Bus Terminal to 79th Street2.3 mi
44 min

Port Authority Bus Terminal to 79th Street by subway and foot

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Distance: 2.5 mi
Duration: 21 min

What companies run services between Port Authority Bus Terminal, NY, USA and 79th Street, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to 81 St-Museum of Natural History every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 43 St to Madison Av/E 79 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 22 min.

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What companies run services between Port Authority Bus Terminal, NY, USA and 79th Street, NY, USA?

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Subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to 5 Av/53 St

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