How to get from New York Penn Station to 72nd Street by bus and subway?

From New York Penn Station to 72nd Street by bus and subway

To get from New York Penn Station to 72nd Street in Manhattan, take the E subway from 34 St-Penn Station station to 5 Av/53 St station. Next, take the M3 bus from Madison Av/E 55 St station to Madison Av/E 72 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 31 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus and subway schedule from New York Penn Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to 72nd Street on the Moovit app.

31min$3.00
Walk to subway station
Subway - E
Bus - M3M3
Walk to 72nd Street
Leaves from 34 St-Penn Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Subway - E
    Wait for subway
    E
    Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    5 Av/53 St
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison Av/E 55 St
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - M3M3
    Wait for bus
    M3
    St Nich A 193 St Via Madison Via St Nich
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison Av/E 72 St
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to 72nd Street
    Walk to
    72nd Street
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from New York Penn Station to 72nd Street

The distance between New York Penn Station, Manhattan and 72nd Street, Manhattan is approximately 2.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 31 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New York Penn Station to 72nd Street by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from New York Penn Station to 72nd Street

To check the bus and subway schedule from New York Penn Station to 72nd Street using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (New York Penn Station) and destination (72nd Street), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from New York Penn Station to 72nd Street?

    The fastest way takes 31 minutes, using Subway line E, Bus line M3.

  • Is there a direct subway between New York Penn Station and 72nd Street in Manhattan?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 31 min.

  • Which subway line goes from New York Penn Station to 72nd Street in Manhattan?

    The E subway line goes from 34 St-Penn Station station near New York Penn Station to 5 Av/53 St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 5 Av/53 St station near 72nd Street in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from New York Penn Station to 72nd Street in Manhattan by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between New York Penn Station and 72nd Street in Manhattan by subway and bus is about 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near New York Penn Station to get to 72nd Street in Manhattan?

    Get on the E subway from the 34 St-Penn Station station near New York Penn Station in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between New York Penn Station and 72nd Street in Manhattan?

    Get off the subway at the 5 Av/53 St stop, which is closest to 72nd Street in Manhattan.

  • When is the first bus from New York Penn Station to 72nd Street in Manhattan?

    The first bus from New York Penn Station to 72nd Street in Manhattan is Harlem - East Village. It leaves the 3 Av/E 31 St stop at 12:17 AM.

  • When is the first subway from New York Penn Station to 72nd Street in Manhattan?

    The first subway from New York Penn Station to 72nd Street in Manhattan is 8 Avenue Express. It leaves the 34 St-Penn Station station at 12:11 AM.

  • How much is the subway fare from New York Penn Station to 72nd Street?

    The ride from New York Penn Station to 72nd Street costs $3.00.

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