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

North Bergen to 79th Street - Bus Schedule

The 154 bus from North Bergen to 79th Street runs from 5:28 AM to 10:28 PM, with departures every 10 min-1 hr. The trip takes about 1 hr, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From North Bergen to 79th Street by bus and subway

To get from North Bergen to 79th Street in Manhattan, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 154 bus from JFK Blvd at 38th St station to Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 subway and finally take the M79-SBS bus from W 79 St/Broadway station to E 79 St/5 Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The bus and subway schedule from North Bergen may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to 79th Street on the Moovit app.

60min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 154154
Subway - 1
Bus - M79-SBSM79-SBS
Walk to 79th Street
Leaves from JFK Blvd at 38th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    JFK Blvd at 38th St
    ID 21739
    440 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 154154
    Wait for bus
    154
    X New York Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    20 min
  • 4
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    137 St-City College
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    79 St
    9 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W 79 St/Broadway
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - M79-SBSM79-SBS
    Wait for bus
    M79-SBS
    Select Bus Yrkvlle East End Av Crosstown
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E 79 St/5 Av
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to 79th Street
    Walk to
    79th Street
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from North Bergen to 79th Street

The distance between North Bergen, Manhattan and 79th Street, Manhattan is approximately 7.09 mi, which can typically be travelled in 60 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Bergen 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 North Bergen to 79th Street

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

    The fastest way takes 60 minutes, using Bus line 154, Subway line 1, Bus line M79-SBS.

  • Is there a direct bus between North Bergen and 79th Street?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 60 min.

  • Which bus line goes from North Bergen to 79th Street?

    The 154 bus line goes from JFK Blvd at 38th St station near North Bergen in New York - New Jersey to Port Authority Bus Terminal. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Port Authority Bus Terminal near 79th Street in Manhattan.

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

    The total travel time between North Bergen in New York - New Jersey and 79th Street in Manhattan by bus and subway is about 60 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near North Bergen to get to 79th Street?

    Get on the 154 bus from the JFK Blvd at 38th St stop near North Bergen in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between North Bergen and 79th Street?

    Get off the bus at the Port Authority Bus Terminal, which is closest to 79th Street in Manhattan.

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