Penn Station to Bronx Museum of the Arts by subway and bus
Quick answer: Take an uptown 2 train from 34 St-Penn Station to 149 St-Hostos, then take the Bx1 bus from Grand Concourse/E 149 St to Grand Concourse/E 165 St. The trip takes about 44 minutes door to door on a weekday (40 to 47 depending on the connection). The 2 train comes about every 7 minutes during the day. The Bx1 bus runs only a few times from Grand Concourse/E 149 St to Grand Concourse/E 165 St between about 1 and 5 am; then the trip uses another line.
Penn Station to Bronx Museum of the Arts
- 2
- Bx1
- 2 2 trainFrom 34 St-Penn Station, uptown8 stops, about 22 min
- Change at 149 St-HostosWalk about 4 min
- Bx1 Bx1 busFrom Grand Concourse/E 149 St2 stops, about 9 min
- Get off at Grand Concourse/E 165 St
- Bronx Museum of the Arts
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Take an uptown 2 train from 34 St-Penn Station to 149 St-Hostos. It's 8 stops, about 22 minutes.
- At 149 St-Hostos, walk about 4 minutes to Grand Concourse/E 149 St for the Bx1 bus.
- Take the Bx1 bus from Grand Concourse/E 149 St to Grand Concourse/E 165 St. It's 2 stops, about 9 minutes.
Other ways to go
- Take an uptown 2 train from 34 St-Penn Station to 149 St-Hostos, then take the Bx2 bus from Grand Concourse/E 149 St to Grand Concourse/E 165 St: about 46 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 | 2 train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 44 min | About every 7 minutes | |
| Saturday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 40 min | About every 8 minutes | |
| Sunday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 41 min | About every 8 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 41 minutes. The Bx1 bus runs only a few times from Grand Concourse/E 149 St to Grand Concourse/E 165 St between about 1 and 5 am, so at that hour the trip uses another line.
Tips for this trip
- 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-Penn Station (2 platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 149 St-Hostos (2 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 Bronx Museum of the Arts: common questions
How do I get from Penn Station to Bronx Museum of the Arts by public transit?
Take an uptown 2 train from 34 St-Penn Station to 149 St-Hostos, then take the Bx1 bus from Grand Concourse/E 149 St to Grand Concourse/E 165 St.
How long does it take?
About 44 minutes door to door on a weekday, 40 to 47 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 40 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at 149 St-Hostos.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 41 minutes. The Bx1 bus runs only a few times from Grand Concourse/E 149 St to Grand Concourse/E 165 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
- Grand Central Terminal to Bronx Museum of the Arts
- Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bronx Museum of the Arts
- Times Square to Bronx Museum of the Arts
- 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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