How to get from 79th Street to Whitney Museum by bus and subway?

79th Street to Whitney Museum - Bus Schedule

The M79-SBS bus from 79th Street to Whitney Museum usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5-45 min. The trip takes about 34 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From 79th Street to Whitney Museum by bus and subway

To get from 79th Street to Whitney Museum in Manhattan, take the M79-SBS bus from E 79 St/5 Av station to W 81 St/Central Park West station. Next, take the C subway from 81 St-Museum Of Natural History station to 14 St / 8 Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 34 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus and subway schedule from 79th Street may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Whitney Museum on the Moovit app.

34min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - M79-SBSM79-SBS
Subway - C
Walk to Whitney Museum
Leaves from E 79 St/5 Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E 79 St/5 Av
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - M79-SBSM79-SBS
    Wait for bus
    M79-SBS
    Select Bus W Side Riverside Dr Crosstown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W 81 St/Central Park West
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    81 St-Museum Of Natural History
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - C
    Wait for subway
    C
    Euclid Av
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    14 St / 8 Av
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to Whitney Museum
    Walk to
    Whitney Museum
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 79th Street to Whitney Museum

The distance between 79th Street, Manhattan and Whitney Museum, Manhattan is approximately 4.25 mi, which can typically be travelled in 34 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 79th Street to Whitney Museum by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from 79th Street to Whitney Museum

To check the bus and subway schedule from 79th Street to Whitney Museum using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (79th Street) and destination (Whitney Museum), 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 79th Street to Whitney Museum?

    The fastest way takes 34 minutes, using Bus line M79-SBS, Subway line C.

  • Is there a direct bus between 79th Street and Whitney Museum in Manhattan?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 34 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 79th Street to Whitney Museum in Manhattan?

    The M79-SBS bus line goes from E 79 St/5 Av station near 79th Street to W 81 St/Central Park West station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till W 81 St/Central Park West station near Whitney Museum in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from 79th Street to Whitney Museum in Manhattan by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between 79th Street and Whitney Museum in Manhattan by bus and subway is about 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 79th Street to get to Whitney Museum in Manhattan?

    Get on the M79-SBS bus from the E 79 St/5 Av stop near 79th Street in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 79th Street and Whitney Museum in Manhattan?

    Get off the bus at the W 81 St/Central Park West station, which is closest to Whitney Museum in Manhattan.

  • When is the first subway from 79th Street to Whitney Museum in Manhattan?

    The first subway from 79th Street to Whitney Museum in Manhattan is 8 Avenue Express. It leaves the 81 St-Museum Of Natural History station at 12:16 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from 79th Street to Whitney Museum?

    The ride from 79th Street to Whitney Museum costs $3.00.

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