How to get from Penn Station to Lafayette by bus and subway?

From Penn Station to Lafayette by bus and subway

To get from Penn Station to Lafayette in Manhattan, take the E subway from 34 St-Penn Station station to 23 St station. Next, take the DOWNTOWN LOCAL bus from W 23rd St & 8th Ave station to Broadway & W 3rd St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 19 min. The ride fare is $4.75. The bus and subway schedule from Penn Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Lafayette on the Moovit app.

19min$4.75
Subway - E
Bus - DOWNTOWN LOCALDOWNTOWN LOCAL
Walk to Lafayette
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
    23 St
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W 23rd St & 8th Ave
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - DOWNTOWN LOCALDOWNTOWN LOCAL
    Wait for bus
    DOWNTOWN LOCAL
    W Houston & Mercer St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway & W 3rd St
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to Lafayette
    Walk to
    Lafayette
    380 Lafayette St (btwn Great Jones & E 4th St)
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Penn Station to Lafayette

The distance between Penn Station, Manhattan and Lafayette, Manhattan is approximately 2.26 mi, which can typically be travelled in 19 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Penn Station to Lafayette 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 Penn Station to Lafayette

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

    The fastest way takes 19 minutes, using Subway line E, Bus line DOWNTOWN LOCAL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 19 min.

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

    The E subway line goes from 23 St station near Penn Station to W 23rd St & 8th Ave station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till W 23rd St & 8th Ave station near Lafayette in Manhattan.

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

    The total travel time between Penn Station and Lafayette in Manhattan by subway and bus is about 19 min.

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

    Get on the E subway from the 23 St station near Penn Station in Manhattan.

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

    Get off the subway at the W 23rd St & 8th Ave stop, which is closest to Lafayette in Manhattan.

  • When is the first train from Penn Station to Lafayette in Manhattan?

    The first train from Penn Station to Lafayette in Manhattan is Journal Square - 33rd Street via Hoboken. It leaves the 33rd Street station at 12:48 AM.

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

    The first subway from Penn Station to Lafayette in Manhattan is Broadway Local. It leaves the 34 St-Herald Sq station at 12:13 AM.

  • When is the first bus from Penn Station to Lafayette in Manhattan?

    The first bus from Penn Station to Lafayette in Manhattan is Harlem - East Village. It leaves the 5 Av/W 33 St stop at 12:30 AM.

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

    The ride from Penn Station to Lafayette costs $4.75.

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