Penn Station to Bay Ridge by subway
Quick answer: Take a downtown R train from 34 St-Herald Sq to 86 St. The trip takes about 59 minutes door to door on a weekday. The R train comes about every 8 minutes during the day. The R train doesn't run from 34 St-Herald Sq to 86 St between about 1 and 5 am; then the trip uses another line.
Penn Station to Bay Ridge
- R
- Walk 9 minto 34 St-Herald Sq
- R R trainFrom 34 St-Herald Sq, downtown25 stops, about 48 min
- Get off at 86 St
- Bay RidgeWalk about 2 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Walk about 9 minutes from Penn Station to 34 St-Herald Sq.
- Take a downtown R train from 34 St-Herald Sq to 86 St. It's 25 stops, about 48 minutes.
- From 86 St, walk about 2 minutes to Bay Ridge.
Other ways to go
- Take a downtown N train from 34 St-Herald Sq to 59 St, then take a Southbound R train from 59 St to 86 St: about 47 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 | R train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 59 min | About every 8 minutes | |
| Saturday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 60 min | About every 12 minutes | |
| Sunday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 60 min | About every 12 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 52 minutes. The R train doesn't run from 34 St-Herald Sq to 86 St 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 77 St. The next stop is 86 St. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Newark Penn Station is a different station, in Newark, New Jersey. (source, checked 2026-11-04)
- Moynihan Train Hall, across the street, serves LIRR and Amtrak riders too. (source, checked 2026-11-04)
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: 34 St-Herald Sq (R platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 86 St (R platform) is 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.
Penn Station to Bay Ridge: common questions
How do I get from Penn Station to Bay Ridge by public transit?
Take a downtown R train from 34 St-Herald Sq to 86 St.
How long does it take?
About 59 minutes door to door on a weekday. On weekends it's about 60 minutes.
Do I have to change?
No. The R train goes all the way.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 52 minutes. The R train doesn't run from 34 St-Herald Sq to 86 St 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
- Penn Station to Rockefeller Center
- Penn Station to 9/11 Memorial & Museum
- Penn Station to Statue of Liberty ferry at Battery Park
- JFK Airport to Bay Ridge
- LaGuardia Airport to Bay Ridge
- Grand Central Terminal to Bay Ridge
- 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
- MTA subway stations, with accessibility (data.ny.gov)
- Penn Station: visitor information
- Penn Station: 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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