How to get from Chelsea Market to The Metropolitan Museum Of Art by bus and subway?

By bus and subway

To get from Chelsea Market to The Metropolitan Museum Of Art in Manhattan, take the C subway from 14 St / 8 Av station to 81 St-Museum Of Natural History station. Next, take the M79-SBS bus from W 81 St/Central Park West station to E 79 St/5 Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 32 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

32min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - C
Bus - M79-SBSM79-SBS
Walk to The Metropolitan Museum Of Art
Leaves from 14 St / 8 Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    14 St / 8 Av
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Subway - C
    Wait for subway
    C
    168 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    81 St-Museum Of Natural History
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W 81 St/Central Park West
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - M79-SBSM79-SBS
    Wait for bus
    M79-SBS
    Select Bus Yrkvlle East End Av Crosstown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E 79 St/5 Av
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to The Metropolitan Museum Of Art
    Walk to
    The Metropolitan Museum Of Art
    5th Avenue
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By subway

Take one direct subway from Chelsea Market to The Metropolitan Museum Of Art in Manhattan: take the C subway from 14 St / 8 Av station to 81 St-Museum Of Natural History station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

30min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - C
Walk to The Metropolitan Museum Of Art
Leaves from 14 St / 8 Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    14 St / 8 Av
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Subway - C
    Wait for subway
    C
    168 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    81 St-Museum Of Natural History
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to The Metropolitan Museum Of Art
    Walk to
    The Metropolitan Museum Of Art
    5th Avenue
    0.54 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chelsea Market to The Metropolitan Museum Of Art

The distance between Chelsea Market, Manhattan and The Metropolitan Museum Of Art, Manhattan is approximately 4.16 mi, which can typically be travelled in 32 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chelsea Market to The Metropolitan Museum Of Art 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 Chelsea Market

Chelsea Market is located at 9th Avenue, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is W 14 St/9 Av.

Subway stations close to Chelsea Market:

  • 14 St / 8 Av
  • 14 St
  • 18 St

Bus stations close to Chelsea Market:

  • W 14 St/9 Av
  • Hudson St/W 13 St
  • 9 Av/W 18 St

Public transit stations close to The Metropolitan Museum Of Art, Manhattan

The Metropolitan Museum Of Art is located at 5th Avenue, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is 86 St.

Subway stations close to The Metropolitan Museum Of Art:

  • 86 St
  • 77 St
  • 81 St-Museum Of Natural History

Bus stations close to The Metropolitan Museum Of Art:

  • Madison Av/E 83 St
  • Madison Av/E 84 St
  • Madison Av/E 79 St

Related Routes

By subway

Take one direct subway from Chelsea Market to The Metropolitan Museum Of Art in Manhattan: take the C subway from 14 St / 8 Av station to 81 St-Museum Of Natural History station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

30min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - C
Walk to The Metropolitan Museum Of Art
Leaves from 14 St / 8 Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    14 St / 8 Av
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Subway - C
    Wait for subway
    C
    168 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    81 St-Museum Of Natural History
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to The Metropolitan Museum Of Art
    Walk to
    The Metropolitan Museum Of Art
    5th Avenue
    0.54 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chelsea Market to The Metropolitan Museum Of Art?

    The fastest way takes 32 minutes, using Bus line C, Bus line M79-SBS.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chelsea Market to The Metropolitan Museum Of Art?

    The alternative route takes 30 minutes, using Bus line C.

  • Is there a direct subway between Chelsea Market and The Metropolitan Museum Of Art in Manhattan?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 32 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Chelsea Market to The Metropolitan Museum Of Art in Manhattan?

    The C subway line goes from 14 St / 8 Av station near Chelsea Market to 168 St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 168 St station near The Metropolitan Museum Of Art in Manhattan

  • How long does it take to travel from Chelsea Market to The Metropolitan Museum Of Art in Manhattan by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Chelsea Market and The Metropolitan Museum Of Art in Manhattan by subway and bus is about 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Chelsea Market to get to The Metropolitan Museum Of Art in Manhattan?

    Get on the C subway from the 14 St / 8 Av station near Chelsea Market in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Chelsea Market and The Metropolitan Museum Of Art in Manhattan?

    Get off the subway at the 168 St stop, which is closest to The Metropolitan Museum Of Art in Manhattan.

  • When is the last subway from Chelsea Market to The Metropolitan Museum Of Art in Manhattan?

    The last subway from Chelsea Market to The Metropolitan Museum Of Art in Manhattan is the 8 Avenue Express line. It leaves the 14 St / 8 Av station at 7:23 PM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Chelsea Market to The Metropolitan Museum Of Art?

    The ride from Chelsea Market to The Metropolitan Museum Of Art costs $2.90.

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