How to get from New York Penn Station to 85th Street by bus and subway?

From New York Penn Station to 85th Street by bus and subway

To get from New York Penn Station to 85th Street in Manhattan, take the 1 subway from 34 St-Penn Station station to 86 St station. Next, take the M86-SBS bus from W 86 St/Broadway station to E 84 St/5 Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 32 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 85th Street on the Moovit app.

32min$3.00

M86-SBS

Leaves from 34 St-Penn Station

Step by Step

1
Walk to subway station
34 St-Penn Station
170 yd • 2 min
2

Wait for subway
1
Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
3
Ride to subway station
86 St
12 min
4
M86-SBS
Wait for bus
M86-SBS
Select Bus Yorkville 1av-92 St Crosstown
5
Ride to bus station
E 84 St/5 Av
9 min
6
Walk to
85th Street
200 yd • 3 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Public transit directions from New York Penn Station to 85th Street

The distance between New York Penn Station, Manhattan and 85th Street, Manhattan is approximately 4.1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 32 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New York Penn Station to 85th 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 85th Street

To check the bus and subway schedule from New York Penn Station to 85th Street using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (New York Penn Station) and destination (85th 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 85th Street?
The fastest way takes 32 minutes, using Subway line 1, Bus line M86-SBS.
Is there a direct subway between New York Penn Station and 85th Street in Manhattan?
No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 32 min.
Which subway line goes from New York Penn Station to 85th Street in Manhattan?
The 1 subway line goes from 34 St-Penn Station near New York Penn Station to 86 St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 86 St station near 85th Street in Manhattan.
How long does it take to travel from New York Penn Station to 85th Street in Manhattan by subway and bus?
The total travel time between New York Penn Station and 85th Street in Manhattan by subway and bus is about 32 min.
Where do I get on the subway near New York Penn Station to get to 85th Street in Manhattan?
Get on the 1 subway from the 34 St-Penn Station near New York Penn Station in Manhattan.
Where do I get off the subway when travelling between New York Penn Station and 85th Street in Manhattan?
Get off the subway at the 86 St stop, which is closest to 85th Street in Manhattan.
When is the first subway from New York Penn Station to 85th Street in Manhattan?
The first subway from New York Penn Station to 85th Street in Manhattan is 8 Avenue Express. It leaves the 34 St-Penn Station at 12:16 AM.
When is the first bus from New York Penn Station to 85th Street in Manhattan?
The first bus from New York Penn Station to 85th Street in Manhattan is Washington Heights - East Village. It leaves the Madison Av/E 30 St stop at 12:21 AM.
How much is the subway fare from New York Penn Station to 85th Street?
The ride from New York Penn Station to 85th Street costs $3.00.

Last updated on October 31, 2026

How to get from New York Penn Station to 85th Street by bus and subway?

From New York Penn Station to 85th Street by bus and subway

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Public transit directions from New York Penn Station to 85th Street

Bus And Subway schedule from New York Penn Station to 85th Street

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Questions & Answers

What is the fastest way to get from New York Penn Station to 85th Street?

Is there a direct subway between New York Penn Station and 85th Street in Manhattan?

Which subway line goes from New York Penn Station to 85th Street in Manhattan?

How long does it take to travel from New York Penn Station to 85th Street in Manhattan by subway and bus?

Where do I get on the subway near New York Penn Station to get to 85th Street in Manhattan?

Where do I get off the subway when travelling between New York Penn Station and 85th Street in Manhattan?

When is the first subway from New York Penn Station to 85th Street in Manhattan?

When is the first bus from New York Penn Station to 85th Street in Manhattan?

How much is the subway fare from New York Penn Station to 85th Street?

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