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9/11 Memorial & Museum to Met (Fifth Avenue) by subway and bus

Quick answer: Take an uptown 1 train from WTC Cortlandt to 79 St, then take the M79 Select Bus Service bus from W 79 St/Broadway to E 79 St/5 Av. The trip takes about 47 minutes door to door on a weekday (44 to 49 depending on the connection). The 1 train comes about every 5 minutes during the day. Every line on this trip runs all night.

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9/11 Memorial & Museum to Met (Fifth Avenue)

Trip timeabout47min
How oftenAbout every 5 minutes (1)
  • 1
  • M79 SBS
  1. Walk 3 minto WTC Cortlandt
  2. 1 1 trainFrom WTC Cortlandt, uptown16 stops, about 22 min
  3. Change at 79 StWalk about 3 min
  4. M79 SBS M79 Select Bus Service busFrom W 79 St/Broadway4 stops, about 10 min
  5. Get off at E 79 St/5 Av
  6. Met (Fifth Avenue)Walk about 4 min

Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips

By Cobblehop · · Source: MTA schedules (fall 2026), checked November 7, 2026

Step by step

  1. Walk about 3 minutes from the 9/11 Memorial & Museum to WTC Cortlandt.
  2. Take an uptown 1 train from WTC Cortlandt to 79 St. It's 16 stops, about 22 minutes.
  3. At 79 St, walk about 3 minutes to W 79 St/Broadway for the M79 Select Bus Service bus.
  4. Take the M79 Select Bus Service bus from W 79 St/Broadway to E 79 St/5 Av. It's 4 stops, about 10 minutes.
  5. From E 79 St/5 Av, walk about 4 minutes to the Met (Fifth Avenue).

Other ways to go

Which one is faster depends on when you leave. Cobblehop compares them with live times.

Times and frequency

From the MTA's fall 2026 schedule. Typical trip is the door to door time in the middle of the day.

DayFirst tripLast tripTypical trip1 train in the daytime
WeekdaysRuns all night47 minAbout every 5 minutes
SaturdayRuns all night48 minAbout every 6 minutes
SundayRuns all night49 minAbout every 6 minutes

Late at night

This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 56 minutes, and the 1 train comes about every 20 minutes.

Tips for this trip

Step-free access

For the subway part of this trip: WTC Cortlandt (1 platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 79 St (1 platform) is not on the MTA's list of accessible stations. Elevators can be out of service, so check elevator status on mta.info before you go.

What it costs

Fares as of November 2026. Check the official fares page before you ride.

9/11 Memorial & Museum to Met (Fifth Avenue): common questions

How do I get from 9/11 Memorial & Museum to Met (Fifth Avenue) by public transit?

Take an uptown 1 train from WTC Cortlandt to 79 St, then take the M79 Select Bus Service bus from W 79 St/Broadway to E 79 St/5 Av.

How long does it take?

About 47 minutes door to door on a weekday, 44 to 49 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 48 minutes.

Do I have to change along the way?

Yes, once: at 79 St.

Does it run all night?

This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 56 minutes, and the 1 train comes about every 20 minutes.

How much does it cost?

Subway and local bus: $3 per ride with OMNY (tap a contactless card or phone) or a MetroCard. One transfer within 2 hours to the subway or a local bus is included.

Sources

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Transit data: Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Cobblehop is not affiliated with or endorsed by the MTA.

Published November 7, 2026. Times were computed from the MTA fall 2026 schedules for 2026-11-18 (weekday), 2026-11-21 and 2026-11-22. Planned work and holidays change service, so check Cobblehop for live times before you go.

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