Central Park to Bronx Zoo by bus
Quick answer: Take the BxM11 express bus from Madison Av/E 84 St to Bronx River Pkwy/Bronx Zoo Entrance. The trip takes about 53 minutes door to door on a weekday (45 to 60 depending on the connection). The BxM11 express bus comes about every 24 minutes during the day.
Central Park to Bronx Zoo
- BxM11 express
- Walk 10 minto Madison Av/E 84 St
- BxM11 express BxM11 express busFrom Madison Av/E 84 St2 stops, about 31 min
- Get off at Bronx River Pkwy/Bronx Zoo Entrance
- Bronx Zoo
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Walk about 10 minutes from Central Park to Madison Av/E 84 St.
- Take the BxM11 express bus from Madison Av/E 84 St to Bronx River Pkwy/Bronx Zoo Entrance. It's 2 stops, about 31 minutes.
Other ways to go
- Take the M86 Select Bus Service bus from E 84 St/5 Av to E 86 St/3 Av, then take the BxM10 express bus from 3 Av/E 85 St to Morris Pk Av/Adams St: about 62 minutes.
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.
| Day | First trip | Last trip | Typical trip | BxM11 express bus in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | 5:26 am | 2:26 am | 59 min | About every 24 minutes |
| Saturday | 5:30 am | 12:44 am | 48 min | About every 30 minutes |
| Sunday | 5:04 am | 1:45 am | 47 min | About once an hour |
Late at night
On weeknights the last trip that gets you there in about the usual time leaves around 2:26 am, and the first one in the morning around 5:26 am. On Saturday night the last one leaves around 12:44 am, and on Sunday night around 1:45 am.
Tips for this trip
- Address: 2300 Southern Boulevard. (source, checked 2026-11-04)
- Entrances. Asia Gate (Gate A): Boston Road, one block north of 180th Street; Bronx River Gate (Gate B): west of Pelham Parkway station (2 train, with elevators); Southern Blvd Gate (Gate C): Southern Blvd at 183rd Street (pedestrian entrance) (source).
What it costs
- Express bus: $7.25.
Fares as of November 2026. Check the official fares page before you ride.
Central Park to Bronx Zoo: common questions
How do I get from Central Park to Bronx Zoo by public transit?
Take the BxM11 express bus from Madison Av/E 84 St to Bronx River Pkwy/Bronx Zoo Entrance.
How long does it take?
About 53 minutes door to door on a weekday, 45 to 60 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 48 minutes.
Do I have to change?
No. The BxM11 express bus goes all the way.
What time is the last bus?
On weeknights the last trip that gets you there in about the usual time leaves around 2:26 am, and the first one in the morning around 5:26 am. On Saturday night the last one leaves around 12:44 am, and on Sunday night around 1:45 am.
How much does it cost?
Express bus: $7.25.
Related routes
- Central Park to Times Square
- Central Park to Empire State Building
- Central Park to Rockefeller Center
- JFK Airport to Bronx Zoo
- LaGuardia Airport to Bronx Zoo
- Penn Station to Bronx Zoo
- All New York routes
Sources
Cobblehop is independent. It is not affiliated with the MTA or any transit agency. Schedules on this page come from the MTA's public GTFS data; check these pages for the latest service:
- MTA: developer data (the GTFS schedules used on this page)
- Bronx Zoo: visitor information
- Bronx Zoo: visitor information
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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