Penn Station to Port Authority: Distance, Walking Time & Transit Options

Distance: ~1.25 miles (2 km)
Walk time: ~25 minutes
Subway: 2 stops, ~5 minutes ride (+walk to/from platforms)

Walking Route (Most Direct)

1. Exit Penn Station onto 7th Ave / 31st St
2. Walk north on 7th Ave (becomes 8th Ave at 44th St)
3. Continue to 42nd St / 8th Ave — Port Authority entrance is at 625 8th Ave

Flat, well-lit, busy sidewalks. ~10 blocks.

Subway Options

• A / C / E (Blue line): 34 St–Penn Station → 42 St–Port Authority (2 stops, 4 min)
• 1 / 2 / 3 (Red line): 34 St–Penn Station → 42 St–Times Sq (1 stop), then walk 1 block west

MetroCard/OMNY: $2.90. Trains every 2–10 min depending on time.

When to Choose What

• Walk: Good weather, light luggage, want to see Midtown
• Subway: Rain/snow, heavy bags, rush hour (sidewalks jammed), mobility issues
• Taxi/Rideshare: ~$15–25, but often slower than walking in traffic

Pro Tip

Both stations are vast complexes. Allow extra 5–10 min to navigate from your train/platform to the correct exit/entrance.