How to get from Penn Station to Chelsea Piers by bus and subway?

From Penn Station to Chelsea Piers by bus and subway

To get from Penn Station to Chelsea Piers in Manhattan, take the C subway from 34 St-Penn Station station to 23 St station. Next, take the M23-SBS bus from W 23rd St & 8th Ave station to 12 Av/W 23 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 20 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

20min$3.00
Subway - C
Bus - M23-SBSM23-SBS
Walk to Chelsea Piers
Leaves from 34 St-Penn Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Penn Station
    West 34th Street
  • 2
    Subway - C
    Wait for subway
    C
    Euclid Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    23 St
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W 23rd St & 8th Ave
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - M23-SBSM23-SBS
    Wait for bus
    M23-SBS
    Select Bus Chelsea Piers 12av Crosstown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    12 Av/W 23 St
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chelsea Piers
    Walk to
    Chelsea Piers
    11th Avenue
    340 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Penn Station to Chelsea Piers by bus and subway via E and M12

To get from Penn Station to Chelsea Piers in Manhattan, take the E subway from 34 St-Penn Station station to 14 St / 8 Av station. Next, take the M12 bus from W 14 St/8 Av station to 11 Av/W 18 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 20 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

20min$3.00
Subway - E
Bus - M12M12
Walk to Chelsea Piers
Leaves from 34 St-Penn Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Penn Station
    West 34th Street
  • 2
    Subway - E
    Wait for subway
    E
    World Trade Center
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    14 St / 8 Av
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W 14 St/8 Av
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - M12M12
    Wait for bus
    M12
    Midtown West Columbus Circle
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    11 Av/W 18 St
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chelsea Piers
    Walk to
    Chelsea Piers
    11th Avenue
    400 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Penn Station to Chelsea Piers

The distance between Penn Station, Manhattan and Chelsea Piers, Manhattan is approximately 1.46 mi, which can typically be travelled in 20 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Penn Station to Chelsea Piers by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Penn Station

Penn Station is located at West 34th Street, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is W 34 St/8 Av.

Subway stations close to Penn Station:

  • 28 St [1,2]

Train stations close to Penn Station:

  • 34 St - Penn Station [1,2,3]
  • 33rd Street

Bus stations close to Penn Station:

  • W 34 St/8 Av
  • W 34 St/9 Av
  • 8 Av/W 37 St

Public transit stations close to Chelsea Piers, Manhattan

Chelsea Piers is located at 11th Avenue, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is 11th Ave & W 17th St.

Subway stations close to Chelsea Piers:

  • 14 St / 8 Av
  • 34 St-Hudson Yards
  • 23 St

Bus stations close to Chelsea Piers:

  • 11th Ave & W 17th St
  • 10 Av/W 19 St
  • 10 Av/W 21 St

Ferry stations close to Chelsea Piers:

  • Hoboken (14th Street)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Penn Station to Chelsea Piers by bus and subway via E and M12

To get from Penn Station to Chelsea Piers in Manhattan, take the E subway from 34 St-Penn Station station to 14 St / 8 Av station. Next, take the M12 bus from W 14 St/8 Av station to 11 Av/W 18 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 20 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

20min$3.00
Subway - E
Bus - M12M12
Walk to Chelsea Piers
Leaves from 34 St-Penn Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Penn Station
    West 34th Street
  • 2
    Subway - E
    Wait for subway
    E
    World Trade Center
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    14 St / 8 Av
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W 14 St/8 Av
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - M12M12
    Wait for bus
    M12
    Midtown West Columbus Circle
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    11 Av/W 18 St
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chelsea Piers
    Walk to
    Chelsea Piers
    11th Avenue
    400 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Penn Station to Chelsea Piers?

    The fastest way takes 20 minutes, using Subway line C, Bus line M23-SBS.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Penn Station to Chelsea Piers?

    The alternative route takes 20 minutes, using Subway line E, Bus line M12.

  • Is there a direct subway between Penn Station and Chelsea Piers in Manhattan?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 20 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Penn Station to Chelsea Piers in Manhattan?

    The C subway line goes from Euclid Av station near Penn Station to 23 St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 23 St station near Chelsea Piers in Manhattan

  • How long does it take to travel from Penn Station to Chelsea Piers in Manhattan by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Penn Station and Chelsea Piers in Manhattan by subway and bus is about 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Penn Station to get to Chelsea Piers in Manhattan?

    Get on the C subway from the Euclid Av station near Penn Station in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Penn Station and Chelsea Piers in Manhattan?

    Get off the subway at the 23 St stop, which is closest to Chelsea Piers in Manhattan.

  • When is the first subway from Penn Station to Chelsea Piers in Manhattan?

    The first subway from Penn Station to Chelsea Piers in Manhattan is 8 Avenue Express. It leaves the 34 St-Penn Station station at 7:02 PM.

  • When is the last bus from Penn Station to Chelsea Piers in Manhattan?

    The last bus from Penn Station to Chelsea Piers in Manhattan is the Riverbank Park & Harlem - West Village line. It leaves the 9 Av/W 34 St stop at 2:31 AM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Penn Station to Chelsea Piers?

    The ride from Penn Station to Chelsea Piers costs $3.00.

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