Empire State Building to Bronx Zoo by bus
Quick answer: Take the BxM11 express bus from Madison Av/E 32 St to Bronx River Pkwy/Bronx Zoo Entrance. The trip takes about 70 minutes door to door on a weekday (59 to 76 depending on the connection). The BxM11 express bus comes about every 20 minutes during the day.
Empire State Building to Bronx Zoo
- BxM11 express
- Walk 6 minto Madison Av/E 32 St
- BxM11 express BxM11 express busFrom Madison Av/E 32 St8 stops, about 53 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 6 minutes from Empire State Building to Madison Av/E 32 St.
- Take the BxM11 express bus from Madison Av/E 32 St to Bronx River Pkwy/Bronx Zoo Entrance. It's 8 stops, about 53 minutes.
Other ways to go
- Take the M3 bus from Madison Av/E 34 St to Madison Av/E 42 St, then take a Metro-North New Haven Line train toward Stamford from Grand Central to Fordham, then take the Bx22 bus from East Fordham Rd/3 Av to Boston Rd/Pelham Pkwy: about 65 minutes.
- Take the M2 bus from Madison Av/E 35 St to Madison Av/E 43 St, then take a Metro-North Harlem Line train toward North White Plains from Grand Central to Fordham, then take the Bx22 bus from East Fordham Rd/3 Av to Boston Rd/Pelham Pkwy: about 68 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 | 3:31 am | 3:04 am | 76 min | About every 20 minutes |
| Saturday | 3:30 am | 2:44 am | 59 min | About every 30 minutes |
| Sunday | 3:44 am | 3:04 am | 59 min | About once an hour |
Late at night
On weeknights the last trip that gets you there in about the usual time leaves around 3:04 am, and the first one in the morning around 3:31 am. On Saturday night the last one leaves around 2:44 am, and on Sunday night around 3:04 am.
Tips for this trip
- Know your stop. Get ready after Madison Av/E 99 St. The next stop is Bronx River Pkwy/Bronx Zoo Entrance. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- 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.
Empire State Building to Bronx Zoo: common questions
How do I get from Empire State Building to Bronx Zoo by public transit?
Take the BxM11 express bus from Madison Av/E 32 St to Bronx River Pkwy/Bronx Zoo Entrance.
How long does it take?
About 70 minutes door to door on a weekday, 59 to 76 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 59 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 3:04 am, and the first one in the morning around 3:31 am. On Saturday night the last one leaves around 2:44 am, and on Sunday night around 3:04 am.
How much does it cost?
Express bus: $7.25.
Related routes
- Empire State Building to 9/11 Memorial & Museum
- Empire State Building to Statue of Liberty ferry at Battery Park
- Empire State Building to Central Park
- 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
- Empire State Building: 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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