What is the cheapest way to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to 85th Street?

The cheapest way to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to 85th Street is to subway which costs $3 and takes 22 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to 85th Street?

The fastest way to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to 85th Street is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs $17 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Port Authority Bus Terminal and 85th Street?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madison Av/E 43 St and arriving at Madison Av/E 83 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

Is there a direct train between Port Authority Bus Terminal and 85th Street?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 42 St-Times Square and arriving at 86th Street. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Port Authority Bus Terminal to 85th Street?

The distance between Port Authority Bus Terminal and 85th Street is 6 miles.

How do I travel from Port Authority Bus Terminal to 85th Street without a car?

The best way to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to 85th Street without a car is to subway and bus which takes 21 min and costs $4 - $10.

How long does it take to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to 85th Street?

It takes approximately 21 min to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to 85th Street, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Port Authority Bus Terminal to 85th Street bus from?

Port Authority Bus Terminal to 85th 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 85th Street train from?

Port Authority Bus Terminal to 85th Street train services, operated by MTA, depart from 42 St-Times Square station.

Where does the Port Authority Bus Terminal to 85th Street bus arrive?

Port Authority Bus Terminal to 85th Street bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Madison Av/E 83 St station.

Where does the Port Authority Bus Terminal to 85th Street train arrive?

Port Authority Bus Terminal to 85th Street train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 86th Street station.

Where can I stay near 85th Street?

There are 3498+ hotels available in 85th Street.

Port Authority Bus Terminal to 85th Street - 5 ways to travel via subway

There are 5 ways to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to 85th Street by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Subway, bus
best
1. Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to 86 StC / ...
2. Take the bus from W 86 St/Central Park West to E 84 St/5 AvM86-Sbs
21 min
$5–10
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 43 St to Madison Av/E 83 StM1 / ...
42 min
$2–7
Subway
1. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to 86th StreetQ / ...
22 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Port Authority Bus Terminal to 85th Street3.3 mi
7 min
$17–21
Walk
1. Take the foot from Port Authority Bus Terminal to 85th Street2.6 mi
50 min

Port Authority Bus Terminal to 85th Street by subway, bus, and foot

895Weekly Services

21 minAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to 85th Street.

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Distance: 5.5 mi
Duration: 21 min

What companies run services between Port Authority Bus Terminal, NY, USA and 85th Street, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Times Square to 86th Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 43 St to Madison Av/E 83 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 24 min.

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