Getting from Penn Station to the Bronx: Subway, Bus, Car, and Ride-Hail Options
Penn Station → The Bronx: Your Transit Menu
Penn Station (34th St, Manhattan) to the Bronx (14+ miles north) has multiple options depending on destination, budget, and time.
🚇 Subway (Best All-Around)
| Line | Route | Key Bronx Stops | Time | Fare |
|---|
| 2 / 5 (Express) | Penn Station (34 St) → Bronx | 149 St–Grand Concourse, 180 St, Wakefield–241 St | 35–50 min | $2.90 |
| 4 (Express) | Penn Station → Bronx | 149 St–Grand Concourse, Fordham Rd, Woodlawn | 35–50 min | $2.90 |
| D (Express) | Penn Station (6 Av) → Bronx | Fordham Rd, Bedford Park Blvd, Norwood–205 St | 40–55 min | $2.90 |
| B (Weekday only) | Penn Station (6 Av) → Bronx | Same as D | 40–55 min | $2.90 |
Tip: 2/5/4 run on Lexington Ave (East Side); B/D on 6th Ave (West Side). Penn Station has both — follow signs.
🚌 Bus (Express = Faster, Local = Cheaper)
- Express (BxM1, BxM2, BxM18, BxM34): Penn Station / 5th Ave → Major Bronx corridors (Riverdale, Co-op City, Pelham Bay). $7.00 (OMNY/MetroCard). 45–70 min. Peak hours only mostly.
- Local (Q44 SBS): Penn Station → Bronx via E 149 St / Southern Blvd. $2.90. 60–80 min. Select Bus Service = faster boarding.
🚗 Car / Ride-Hail
- Driving: I-95 N (Cross Bronx Expwy) or Major Deegan (I-87). 30–60 min — highly traffic-dependent. Avoid 7–10 AM / 4–7 PM. Tolls: $6.94 (E-ZPass) Henry Hudson / RFK / Throgs Neck bridges.
- Taxi: Flat fare to Bronx? No — metered. ~$45–$75 + tolls + tip. 30–50 min.
- Uber/Lyft: $35–$60 (X), $60–$100 (XL/Premium). Surge common events/weather.
🎯 Choose Based On Destination
- South Bronx (Yankee Stadium, Grand Concourse, Hub): 2/5/4 to 149 St–Grand Concourse or 161 St–Yankee Stadium.
- Fordham / University Heights: 4 or D to Fordham Rd.
- Riverdale / Spuyten Duyvil: 1 to 231 St / 242 St (transfer at 96 St), or BxM1/2 express.
- Co-op City / Pelham Bay: BxM18/34 express, or 6 to Pelham Bay Park (end of line).
💡 Pro Tips
- Use OMNY (tap phone/card) — no MetroCard needed.
- Weekends: Check MTA.info for service changes (G.O.s).
- Late night: 2/4 run local; D runs express; B doesn't run.
- Accessibility: 149 St–Grand Concourse (2/4/5), Fordham Rd (4/D), 161 St–Yankee Stadium (4) have elevators.
Subway is usually king. Express bus for far northwest. Car only if reverse-commuting or heavy luggage.
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