How to get from Bronx to 79th Street by bus and subway?

Bronx to 79th Street - Subway Schedule

The 5 subway from Bronx to 79th Street usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5-15 min. The trip takes about 51 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Bronx to 79th Street by bus and subway

To get from Bronx to 79th Street in Manhattan, take the 5 subway from Gun Hill Rd station to 86 St station. Next, take the M101 bus from Lexington Av/E 85 St station to Lexington Av/E 79 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus and subway schedule from Bronx may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to 79th Street on the Moovit app.

51min$3.00
Walk to subway station
Subway - 5
Bus - M101M101
Walk to 79th Street
Leaves from Gun Hill Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Gun Hill Rd
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - 5
    Wait for subway
    5
    Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lexington Av/E 85 St
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - M101M101
    Wait for bus
    M101
    Limited East Village 3 Av-6 St Via Lex
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lexington Av/E 79 St
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to 79th Street
    Walk to
    79th Street
    470 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Bronx to 79th Street

The distance between Bronx, Manhattan and 79th Street, Manhattan is approximately 10.23 mi, which can typically be travelled in 51 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bronx to 79th 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 Bronx to 79th Street

To check the bus and subway schedule from Bronx to 79th Street using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Bronx) and destination (79th 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 Bronx to 79th Street?

    The fastest way takes 51 minutes, using Subway line 5, Bus line M101.

  • Is there a direct subway between Bronx and 79th Street?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 51 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Bronx to 79th Street?

    The 5 subway line goes from Gun Hill Rd station near Bronx in New York - New Jersey to 86 St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 86 St station near 79th Street in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Bronx to 79th Street by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Bronx in New York - New Jersey and 79th Street in Manhattan by subway and bus is about 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Bronx to get to 79th Street?

    Get on the 5 subway from the Gun Hill Rd station near Bronx in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Bronx and 79th Street?

    Get off the subway at the 86 St stop, which is closest to 79th Street in Manhattan.

  • When is the first train from Bronx to 79th Street?

    The first train from Bronx in New York - New Jersey to 79th Street in Manhattan is Harlem. It leaves the Williams Bridge station at 12:13 AM.

  • When is the last bus from Bronx to 79th Street?

    The last bus from Bronx in New York - New Jersey to 79th Street in Manhattan is the Wakefield - Midtown line. It leaves the White Plains Rd/East Gun Hill Rd stop at 6:12 PM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Bronx to 79th Street?

    The ride from Bronx to 79th Street costs $3.00.

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