Penn Station to NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center by subway and bus
Quick answer: Take an uptown 1 train from 34 St-Penn Station to 66 St-Lincoln Center, then take the M66 bus from W 65 St/Columbus Av to E 68 St/York Av. The trip takes about 42 minutes door to door on a weekday (35 to 46 depending on the connection). The 1 train comes about every 5 minutes during the day. The M66 bus runs only a few times from W 65 St/Columbus Av to E 68 St/York Av between about 1 and 5 am; then the trip uses another line.
Penn Station to NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center
- 1
- M66
- 1 1 trainFrom 34 St-Penn Station, uptown4 stops, about 8 min
- Change at 66 St-Lincoln CenterWalk about 4 min
- M66 M66 busFrom W 65 St/Columbus Av9 stops, about 20 min
- Get off at E 68 St/York Av
- NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical CenterWalk about 3 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Take an uptown 1 train from 34 St-Penn Station to 66 St-Lincoln Center. It's 4 stops, about 8 minutes.
- At 66 St-Lincoln Center, walk about 4 minutes to W 65 St/Columbus Av for the M66 bus.
- Take the M66 bus from W 65 St/Columbus Av to E 68 St/York Av. It's 9 stops, about 20 minutes.
- From E 68 St/York Av, walk about 3 minutes to NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center.
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 | M66 bus in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 43 min | About every 7 minutes | |
| Saturday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 39 min | About every 10 minutes | |
| Sunday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 42 min | About every 12 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 36 minutes. The M66 bus runs only a few times from W 65 St/Columbus Av to E 68 St/York 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 E 68 St/1 Av. The next stop is E 68 St/York Av. 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 (1 platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 66 St-Lincoln Center (1 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 NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center: common questions
How do I get from Penn Station to NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center by public transit?
Take an uptown 1 train from 34 St-Penn Station to 66 St-Lincoln Center, then take the M66 bus from W 65 St/Columbus Av to E 68 St/York Av.
How long does it take?
About 42 minutes door to door on a weekday, 35 to 46 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 39 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at 66 St-Lincoln Center.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 36 minutes. The M66 bus runs only a few times from W 65 St/Columbus Av to E 68 St/York 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
- Penn Station to Rockefeller Center
- Penn Station to 9/11 Memorial & Museum
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- Port Authority Bus Terminal to NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center
- 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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