LaGuardia Airport to Bronx Zoo by bus and subway
Quick answer: Take the M60 Select Bus Service bus from LaGuardia Airport/Terminal B to E 125 St/Lexington Av, then take a The Bronx-bound 5 train from 125 St to West Farms Sq-E Tremont Av. The trip takes about 98 minutes door to door on a weekday (89 to 102 depending on the connection). The M60 Select Bus Service bus comes about every 10 minutes during the day. The 5 train doesn't run from 125 St to West Farms Sq-E Tremont Av between about 1 and 5 am; then the trip uses another line.
LaGuardia Airport to Bronx Zoo
- M60 SBS
- 5
- Follow the signsto LaGuardia Airport/Terminal B
- M60 SBS M60 Select Bus Service busFrom LaGuardia Airport/Terminal B7 stops, about 42 min
- Change at E 125 St/Lexington AvWalk about 4 min
- 5 5 trainFrom 125 St, The Bronx-bound10 stops, about 20 min
- Get off at West Farms Sq-E Tremont Av
- Bronx ZooWalk about 19 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- At LaGuardia, follow the signs for ground transportation and buses to the LaGuardia Airport/Terminal B stop (about 6 minutes on foot from the middle of the airport).
- Take the M60 Select Bus Service bus from LaGuardia Airport/Terminal B to E 125 St/Lexington Av. It's 7 stops, about 42 minutes.
- At E 125 St/Lexington Av, walk about 4 minutes to 125 St for the 5 train.
- Take a The Bronx-bound 5 train from 125 St to West Farms Sq-E Tremont Av. It's 10 stops, about 20 minutes.
- From West Farms Sq-E Tremont Av, walk about 19 minutes to Bronx Zoo.
Other ways to go
- Take the Q90 bus from Lga/Terminal B to Main St/Roosevelt Av, then take the Q44 Select Bus Service bus from Main St/38 Av to E 180 St/Devoe Av: about 98 minutes.
- Take the M60 Select Bus Service bus from LaGuardia Airport/Terminal B to E 125 St/Park Av, then take a Metro-North Harlem Line train toward North White Plains from Harlem-125 St to Fordham, then take the Bx12 Select Bus Service bus from East Fordham Rd/3 Av to East Fordham Rd/Southern Blvd: about 95 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 | M60 Select Bus Service bus in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 98 min | About every 10 minutes | |
| Saturday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 96 min | About every 10 minutes | |
| Sunday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 94 min | About every 8 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 91 minutes. The 5 train doesn't run from 125 St to West Farms Sq-E Tremont Av between about 1 and 5 am, so at that hour the trip uses another line.
Tips for this trip
- Know your stop. Get ready after 174 St. The next stop is West Farms Sq-E Tremont Av. 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).
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: 125 St (5 platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; West Farms Sq-E Tremont Av (5 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
- 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.
Fares as of November 2026. Check the official fares page before you ride.
LaGuardia Airport to Bronx Zoo: common questions
How do I get from LaGuardia Airport to Bronx Zoo by public transit?
Take the M60 Select Bus Service bus from LaGuardia Airport/Terminal B to E 125 St/Lexington Av, then take a The Bronx-bound 5 train from 125 St to West Farms Sq-E Tremont Av.
How long does it take?
About 98 minutes door to door on a weekday, 89 to 102 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 96 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at E 125 St/Lexington Av.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 91 minutes. The 5 train doesn't run from 125 St to West Farms Sq-E Tremont Av between about 1 and 5 am, so at that hour the trip uses another line.
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.
Related routes
- LaGuardia Airport to Times Square
- LaGuardia Airport to Empire State Building
- LaGuardia Airport to Rockefeller Center
- JFK Airport to Bronx Zoo
- Penn Station to Bronx Zoo
- Grand Central Terminal 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)
- MTA: subway and bus fares
- LaGuardia Airport: public transportation
- MTA subway stations, with accessibility (data.ny.gov)
- 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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