How to get from Mount Vernon to Manhattan by bus and subway?

From Mount Vernon to Manhattan by bus and subway

To get from Mount Vernon to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey, take the 42 bus from S 5th Ave @ W 1st St station to White Plains Rd @ E 238th St station. Next, take the 2 subway from Nereid Av station to Park Place station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $5.75. The bus and subway schedule from Mount Vernon may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Manhattan on the Moovit app.

85min$5.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4242
Subway - 2
Walk to Manhattan
Leaves from S 5th Ave @ W 1st St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    S 5th Ave @ W 1st St
    ID 1469
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    White Plains Rd @ E 233rd St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    White Plains Rd @ E 238th St
    ID 1420
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Nereid Av
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - 2
    Wait for subway
    2
    Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Place
    65 min
  • 7
    Walk to Manhattan
    Walk to
    Manhattan
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Mount Vernon to Manhattan

The distance between Mount Vernon, New York - New Jersey and Manhattan, New York - New Jersey is approximately 19.11 mi, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mount Vernon to Manhattan by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Mount Vernon to Manhattan

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

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Bus line 42, Subway line 2.

  • Is there a direct bus between Mount Vernon and Manhattan in New York - New Jersey?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 25 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Mount Vernon to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey?

    The 42 bus line goes from S 5th Ave @ W 1st St station near Mount Vernon to White Plains Rd @ E 238th St station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till White Plains Rd @ E 238th St station near Manhattan in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Mount Vernon to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Mount Vernon and Manhattan in New York - New Jersey by bus and subway is about 1 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Mount Vernon to get to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey?

    Get on the 42 bus from the S 5th Ave @ W 1st St stop near Mount Vernon in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Mount Vernon and Manhattan in New York - New Jersey?

    Get off the bus at the White Plains Rd @ E 238th St station, which is closest to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey.

  • When is the first subway from Mount Vernon to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey?

    The first subway from Mount Vernon to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey is 7 Avenue Express. It leaves the Wakefield-241 St station at 12:39 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Mount Vernon to Manhattan?

    The ride from Mount Vernon to Manhattan costs $5.75.

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