How to get from New York Penn Station to 79th Street by bus and subway?

From New York Penn Station to 79th Street by bus and subway

To get from New York Penn Station to 79th Street in Manhattan, take the 1 subway from 34 St-Penn Station station to 79 St station. Next, 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 33 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 79th Street on the Moovit app.

33min$3.00
Walk to subway station
Subway - 1
Bus - M79-SBSM79-SBS
Walk to 79th Street
Leaves from 34 St-Penn Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    79 St
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W 79 St/Broadway
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - M79-SBSM79-SBS
    Wait for bus
    M79-SBS
    Select Bus Yrkvlle East End Av Crosstown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E 79 St/5 Av
    10 min
  • 7
    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 New York Penn Station to 79th Street

The distance between New York Penn Station, Manhattan and 79th Street, Manhattan is approximately 3.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 33 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New York Penn Station 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 New York Penn Station to 79th Street

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

    The fastest way takes 33 minutes, using Subway line 1, Bus line M79-SBS.

  • Is there a direct subway between New York Penn Station and 79th Street in Manhattan?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 33 min.

  • Which subway line goes from New York Penn Station to 79th Street in Manhattan?

    The 1 subway line goes from 34 St-Penn Station station near New York Penn Station to 79 St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 79 St station near 79th Street in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from New York Penn Station to 79th Street in Manhattan by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between New York Penn Station and 79th Street in Manhattan by subway and bus is about 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near New York Penn Station to get to 79th Street in Manhattan?

    Get on the 1 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 79th Street in Manhattan?

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

  • When is the first bus from New York Penn Station to 79th Street in Manhattan?

    The first bus from New York Penn Station to 79th 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 79th Street in Manhattan?

    The first subway from New York Penn Station to 79th 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 79th Street?

    The ride from New York Penn Station to 79th Street costs $3.00.

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