Port Authority Bus Terminal to Arthur Avenue Retail Market by bus and Metro-North
Quick answer: Take the M42 bus from W 42 St/8 Av to E 42 St/Madison Av, then take a Metro-North New Haven Line train toward Stamford from Grand Central to Fordham. The trip takes about 54 minutes door to door on a weekday (49 to 57 depending on the connection). The M42 bus comes about every 7 minutes during the day. Metro-North New Haven trains from Grand Central to Fordham run only a few times between about 1 and 5 am; then the trip uses another line.
Port Authority Bus Terminal to Arthur Avenue Retail Market
- M42
- Metro-North New Haven
- Walk 2 minto W 42 St/8 Av
- M42 M42 busFrom W 42 St/8 Av5 stops, about 10 min
- Change at E 42 St/Madison AvWalk about 4 min
- Metro-North New Haven Metro-North New Haven Line trainFrom Grand Central toward Stamford2 stops, about 18 min
- Get off at Fordham
- Arthur Avenue Retail MarketWalk about 15 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Walk about 2 minutes from Port Authority Bus Terminal to W 42 St/8 Av.
- Take the M42 bus from W 42 St/8 Av to E 42 St/Madison Av. It's 5 stops, about 10 minutes.
- At E 42 St/Madison Av, walk about 4 minutes to Grand Central for a Metro-North New Haven Line train.
- Take a Metro-North New Haven Line train toward Stamford from Grand Central to Fordham. It's 2 stops, about 18 minutes.
- From Fordham, walk about 15 minutes to Arthur Avenue Retail Market.
Other ways to go
- Take the M42 bus from W 42 St/8 Av to E 42 St/Madison Av, then take a Metro-North New Haven Line train toward Stamford from Grand Central to Fordham, then take the Bx15 bus from 3 Av/E 189 St to 3 Av/E 183 St: about 56 minutes.
- Take an uptown A or C train from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to 59 St-Columbus Circle, then take an uptown D train from 59 St-Columbus Circle to Fordham Rd, then take the Bx12 bus from East Fordham Rd/Grand Concourse to East Fordham Rd/Hoffman St: about 62 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 | Metro-North New Haven Line train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 55 min | About every 14 minutes | |
| Saturday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 55 min | About every 12 minutes | |
| Sunday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 55 min | About every 14 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 68 minutes. Metro-North New Haven trains from Grand Central to Fordham run only a few times between about 1 and 5 am, so at that hour the trip uses another line.
Tips for this trip
- Check the train's destination. Not every Metro-North train at Grand Central goes to Fordham. Trains to Croton-Harmon, New Haven or Southeast don't. On a weekday 89 trains do; look for Fordham on the board.
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.
- Metro-North inside New York City (CityTicket): $5.25 off-peak, $7.25 peak. Buy it in the MTA TrainTime app or at a station ticket machine before you board. It doesn't include a subway or bus transfer.
Fares as of November 2026. Check the official fares page before you ride.
Port Authority Bus Terminal to Arthur Avenue Retail Market: common questions
How do I get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Arthur Avenue Retail Market by public transit?
Take the M42 bus from W 42 St/8 Av to E 42 St/Madison Av, then take a Metro-North New Haven Line train toward Stamford from Grand Central to Fordham.
How long does it take?
About 54 minutes door to door on a weekday, 49 to 57 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 55 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at E 42 St/Madison Av.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 68 minutes. Metro-North New Haven trains from Grand Central to Fordham run only a few times 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. Metro-North inside New York City (CityTicket): $5.25 off-peak, $7.25 peak. Buy it in the MTA TrainTime app or at a station ticket machine before you board. It doesn't include a subway or bus transfer.
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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: LIRR and Metro-North fares
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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