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How to get from Herald Square to The Metropolitan Museum Of Art by bus and subway?

By bus and subway

To get from Herald Square to The Metropolitan Museum Of Art in Manhattan, take the B subway from 34 St-Herald Sq 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 28 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

28min$2.90
Subway - B
Bus - M79-SBSM79-SBS
Walk to The Metropolitan Museum Of Art
Leaves from 34 St-Herald Sq

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Herald Square
  • 2
    Subway - B
    Wait for subway
    B
    Bedford Park Blvd
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    81 St-Museum Of Natural History
    11 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 Herald Square to The Metropolitan Museum Of Art in Manhattan: take the B subway from 34 St-Herald Sq station to 81 St-Museum Of Natural History station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

28min$2.90
Subway - B
Walk to The Metropolitan Museum Of Art
Leaves from 34 St-Herald Sq

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Herald Square
  • 2
    Subway - B
    Wait for subway
    B
    Bedford Park Blvd
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    81 St-Museum Of Natural History
    11 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 Herald Square to The Metropolitan Museum Of Art

The distance between Herald Square, Manhattan and The Metropolitan Museum Of Art, Manhattan is approximately 3.38 mi, which can typically be travelled in 28 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Herald Square 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 Herald Square

Herald Square is located at Herald Square, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is 6 Av/W 35 St.

Subway stations close to Herald Square:

  • Times Sq-42 St
  • 34 St-Herald Sq
  • 42 St-Bryant Pk

Train stations close to Herald Square:

  • 33rd Street
  • 34 St-Penn Station

Bus stations close to Herald Square:

  • 6 Av/W 35 St
  • 7 Av/W 36 St
  • W 34 St/Broadway

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 E 79 St/5 Av.

Subway stations close to The Metropolitan Museum Of Art:

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

Bus stations close to The Metropolitan Museum Of Art:

  • E 79 St/5 Av
  • 5 Av/E 79 St
  • Madison Av/E 79 St

By subway

Take one direct subway from Herald Square to The Metropolitan Museum Of Art in Manhattan: take the B subway from 34 St-Herald Sq station to 81 St-Museum Of Natural History station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

28min$2.90
Subway - B
Walk to The Metropolitan Museum Of Art
Leaves from 34 St-Herald Sq

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Herald Square
  • 2
    Subway - B
    Wait for subway
    B
    Bedford Park Blvd
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    81 St-Museum Of Natural History
    11 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 Herald Square to The Metropolitan Museum Of Art?

    The fastest way takes 28 minutes, using Bus line B, Bus line M79-SBS.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Herald Square to The Metropolitan Museum Of Art?

    The alternative route takes 28 minutes, using Bus line B.

  • Is there a direct subway between Herald Square 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 28 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Herald Square to The Metropolitan Museum Of Art in Manhattan?

    The B subway line goes from Bedford Park Blvd station near Herald Square to 81 St-Museum Of Natural History station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 81 St-Museum Of Natural History station near The Metropolitan Museum Of Art in Manhattan

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

    The total travel time between Herald Square and The Metropolitan Museum Of Art in Manhattan by subway and bus is about 28 min.

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

    Get on the B subway from the Bedford Park Blvd station near Herald Square in Manhattan.

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

    Get off the subway at the 81 St-Museum Of Natural History stop, which is closest to The Metropolitan Museum Of Art in Manhattan.

  • When is the first bus from Herald Square to The Metropolitan Museum Of Art in Manhattan?

    The first bus from Herald Square to The Metropolitan Museum Of Art in Manhattan is Washington Heights - East Village. It leaves the Madison Av / E 34 St stop at 12:23 AM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Herald Square to The Metropolitan Museum Of Art?

    The ride from Herald Square to The Metropolitan Museum Of Art costs $2.90.

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