How to get from New York City Zoo to Manhattan by bus and subway?

From New York City Zoo to Manhattan by bus and subway

To get from New York City Zoo to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the BX12-SBS bus from East Fordham Rd/Southern Blvd station to East Fordham Rd/Valentine Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the D subway and finally take the A subway from 125 St station to Chambers St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

65min$2.90
Walk to bus station
Bus - BX12-SBSBX12-SBS
Subway - D
Subway - A
Walk to Manhattan
Leaves from East Fordham Rd/Southern Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    East Fordham Rd/Southern Blvd
    0.55 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - BX12-SBSBX12-SBS
    Wait for bus
    BX12-SBS
    Select Bus Broadway Inwood
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    East Fordham Rd/Valentine Av
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Fordham Rd
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - D
    Wait for subway
    D
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    15 min
  • 7
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Far Rockaway-Mott Av
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Chambers St
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Manhattan
    Walk to
    Manhattan
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from New York City Zoo to Manhattan by bus and subway via BX12, D and A

To get from New York City Zoo to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the BX12 bus from East Fordham Rd/Southern Blvd station to E Fordham Rd/E 190 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the D subway and finally take the A subway from 125 St station to Chambers St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

67min$2.90
Walk to bus station
Bus - BX12BX12
Subway - D
Subway - A
Walk to Manhattan
Leaves from East Fordham Rd/Southern Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    East Fordham Rd/Southern Blvd
    0.55 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - BX12BX12
    Wait for bus
    BX12
    Sedwick Av Via Pelham Pky Via Fordham Rd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E Fordham Rd/E 190 St
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Fordham Rd
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - D
    Wait for subway
    D
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    15 min
  • 7
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Chambers St
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Manhattan
    Walk to
    Manhattan
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from New York City Zoo to Manhattan

The distance between New York City Zoo, New York - New Jersey and Manhattan, New York - New Jersey is approximately 14.19 mi, which can typically be travelled in 65 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New York City Zoo 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.

Public transit stations close to New York City Zoo

New York City Zoo is located at New York City Zoo, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is West Farms Sq - E Tremont Av [2,5].

Subway stations close to New York City Zoo:

  • West Farms Sq - E Tremont Av [2,5]
  • E 180th Street
  • Bronx Park East [2,5]

Train stations close to New York City Zoo:

  • Fordham

Bus stations close to New York City Zoo:

  • Southern Bl/Bronx Pk S
  • Southern Bl/E 183 St
  • Southern Bl/E 187 St

Public transit stations close to Manhattan, New York - New Jersey

Manhattan is located at Manhattan, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is World Trade Center.

Subway stations close to Manhattan:

  • World Trade Center
  • Chambers St
  • Park Place

Bus stations close to Manhattan:

  • Church St / Barclay St
  • Church St/Park Pl
  • Church St North Of Park Pl

Related Routes

Alternative route from New York City Zoo to Manhattan by bus and subway via BX12, D and A

To get from New York City Zoo to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the BX12 bus from East Fordham Rd/Southern Blvd station to E Fordham Rd/E 190 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the D subway and finally take the A subway from 125 St station to Chambers St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

67min$2.90
Walk to bus station
Bus - BX12BX12
Subway - D
Subway - A
Walk to Manhattan
Leaves from East Fordham Rd/Southern Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    East Fordham Rd/Southern Blvd
    0.55 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - BX12BX12
    Wait for bus
    BX12
    Sedwick Av Via Pelham Pky Via Fordham Rd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E Fordham Rd/E 190 St
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Fordham Rd
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - D
    Wait for subway
    D
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    15 min
  • 7
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Chambers St
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Manhattan
    Walk to
    Manhattan
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from New York City Zoo to Manhattan?

    The fastest way takes 65 minutes, using Bus line BX12-SBS, Bus line D, Bus line A.

  • What is the alternative route to get from New York City Zoo to Manhattan?

    The alternative route takes 67 minutes, using Bus line BX12, Bus line D, Bus line A.

  • Is there a direct bus between New York City Zoo and Manhattan?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 5 min.

  • Which bus line goes from New York City Zoo to Manhattan?

    The BX12-SBS bus line goes from East Fordham Rd/Southern Blvd station near New York City Zoo in Bronx to Select Bus Broadway Inwood station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till Select Bus Broadway Inwood station near Manhattan in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from New York City Zoo to Manhattan by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between New York City Zoo in Bronx and Manhattan in New York - New Jersey by bus and subway is about 1 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near New York City Zoo to get to Manhattan?

    Get on the BX12-SBS bus from the East Fordham Rd/Southern Blvd stop near New York City Zoo in Bronx.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between New York City Zoo and Manhattan?

    Get off the bus at the Select Bus Broadway Inwood station, which is closest to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey.

  • When is the first subway from New York City Zoo to Manhattan?

    The first subway from New York City Zoo in Bronx to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey is 7 Avenue Express. It leaves the Pelham Pkwy station at 8:31 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from New York City Zoo to Manhattan?

    The ride from New York City Zoo to Manhattan costs $2.90.