Penn Station to Intrepid Museum by subway and bus
Quick answer: Take an uptown 2 or 3 train from 34 St-Penn Station to Times Sq-42 St, then take the M42 bus from W 42 St/7 Av to 12 Av/W 42 St. The trip takes about 33 minutes door to door on a weekday (30 to 35 depending on the connection). The 2 or 3 train comes about every 4 minutes during the day. Every line on this trip runs all night.
Penn Station to Intrepid Museum
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- M42
- 2 / 3 2 or 3 trainFrom 34 St-Penn Station, uptown1 stop, about 1 min
- Change at Times Sq-42 StWalk about 5 min
- M42 M42 busFrom W 42 St/7 Av6 stops, about 11 min
- Get off at 12 Av/W 42 St
- Intrepid MuseumWalk about 8 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Take an uptown 2 or 3 train from 34 St-Penn Station to Times Sq-42 St. It's 1 stop, about 1 minute.
- At Times Sq-42 St, walk about 5 minutes to W 42 St/7 Av for the M42 bus.
- Take the M42 bus from W 42 St/7 Av to 12 Av/W 42 St. It's 6 stops, about 11 minutes.
- From 12 Av/W 42 St, walk about 8 minutes to Intrepid Museum.
Other ways to go
- Take an uptown 1 train from 34 St-Penn Station to 50 St, then take the M50 bus from W 49 St/7 Av to W 49 St/12 Av: about 33 minutes.
- Take the M34 Select Bus Service bus from W 34 St/7 Av to W 34 St/12 Av, then take the M12 bus from 12 Av/W 33 St to 12 Av/W 46 St: about 33 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 | M42 bus in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Runs all night | 33 min | About every 7 minutes | |
| Saturday | Runs all night | 31 min | About every 10 minutes | |
| Sunday | Runs all night | 30 min | About every 12 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 29 minutes, and the M42 bus comes about every 45 minutes.
Tips for this trip
- Take the first train that comes. The 2 and 3 trains all stop at both 34 St-Penn Station and Times Sq-42 St.
- Know your stop. Get ready after W 42 St/12 Av. The next stop is 12 Av/W 42 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-Penn Station (3 platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Times Sq-42 St/Port Authority Bus Terminal (3 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 Intrepid Museum: common questions
How do I get from Penn Station to Intrepid Museum by public transit?
Take an uptown 2 or 3 train from 34 St-Penn Station to Times Sq-42 St, then take the M42 bus from W 42 St/7 Av to 12 Av/W 42 St.
How long does it take?
About 33 minutes door to door on a weekday, 30 to 35 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 31 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Times Sq-42 St.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 29 minutes, and the M42 bus comes about every 45 minutes.
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 Intrepid Museum
- LaGuardia Airport to Intrepid Museum
- Grand Central Terminal to Intrepid Museum
- 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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