How to get from Cliffside Park to Manhattan by bus and subway?

From Cliffside Park to Manhattan by bus and subway

To get from Cliffside Park to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey, take the 159 bus from Gorge Rd at Edgewater Rd station to Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, take the A subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal station to Chambers St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The bus and subway schedule from Cliffside Park may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Manhattan on the Moovit app.

53min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 159159
Subway - A
Walk to Manhattan
Leaves from Gorge Rd at Edgewater Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gorge Rd at Edgewater Rd
    ID 11142
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 159159
    Wait for bus
    159
    R New York Via River Road
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Chambers St
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to Manhattan
    Walk to
    Manhattan
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Cliffside Park to Manhattan by bus and subway via 156 and C

To get from Cliffside Park to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey, take the 156 bus from Palisade Ave at Riverview Ave station to Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, take the C subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal station to Chambers St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The bus and subway schedule from Cliffside Park may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Manhattan on the Moovit app.

54min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 156156
Subway - C
Walk to Manhattan
Leaves from Palisade Ave at Riverview Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Palisade Ave at Riverview Ave
    ID 11160
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 156156
    Wait for bus
    156
    R New York Via River Road
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - C
    Wait for subway
    C
    Euclid Av
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Chambers St
    14 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 Cliffside Park to Manhattan

The distance between Cliffside Park, New York - New Jersey and Manhattan, New York - New Jersey is approximately 9.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 53 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cliffside Park 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 Cliffside Park to Manhattan

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Cliffside Park to Manhattan by bus and subway via 156 and C

To get from Cliffside Park to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey, take the 156 bus from Palisade Ave at Riverview Ave station to Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, take the C subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal station to Chambers St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The bus and subway schedule from Cliffside Park may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Manhattan on the Moovit app.

54min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 156156
Subway - C
Walk to Manhattan
Leaves from Palisade Ave at Riverview Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Palisade Ave at Riverview Ave
    ID 11160
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 156156
    Wait for bus
    156
    R New York Via River Road
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - C
    Wait for subway
    C
    Euclid Av
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Chambers St
    14 min
  • 7
    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 Cliffside Park to Manhattan?

    The fastest way takes 53 minutes, using Bus line 159, Subway line A.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cliffside Park to Manhattan?

    The alternative route takes 54 minutes, using Bus line 156, Subway line C.

  • Is there a direct bus between Cliffside Park and Manhattan?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 53 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cliffside Park to Manhattan?

    The 159 bus line goes from Gorge Rd at Edgewater Rd station near Cliffside Park in Cliffside Park to R New York Via River Road station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till R New York Via River Road station near Manhattan in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Cliffside Park to Manhattan by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Cliffside Park in Cliffside Park and Manhattan in New York - New Jersey by bus and subway is about 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Cliffside Park to get to Manhattan?

    Get on the 159 bus from the Gorge Rd at Edgewater Rd stop near Cliffside Park in Cliffside Park.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Cliffside Park and Manhattan?

    Get off the bus at the R New York Via River Road station, which is closest to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey.

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