Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bethesda Terrace and Fountain by subway
Quick answer: Take an uptown C train from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to 72 St. The trip takes about 23 minutes door to door on a weekday. The C train comes about every 9 minutes during the day. The C train doesn't run from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to 72 St between about 1 and 5 am; then the trip uses another line.
Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bethesda Terrace and Fountain
- C
- C C trainFrom 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, uptown3 stops, about 7 min
- Get off at 72 St
- Bethesda Terrace and FountainWalk about 11 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Take an uptown C train from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to 72 St. It's 3 stops, about 7 minutes.
- From 72 St, walk about 11 minutes to Bethesda Terrace and Fountain.
Other ways to go
- Take an uptown A train from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to 59 St-Columbus Circle, then take an uptown B train from 59 St-Columbus Circle to 72 St: about 27 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 | C train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 23 min | About every 9 minutes | |
| Saturday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 21 min | About every 12 minutes | |
| Sunday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 21 min | About every 12 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 22 minutes. No C service late nights (about 1 to 5 am): GTFS has no C trips then on weeknights. Cobblehop routes you on another line then.
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: Times Sq-42 St/Port Authority Bus Terminal (C platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 72 St (C platform) is not 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.
Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bethesda Terrace and Fountain: common questions
How do I get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bethesda Terrace and Fountain by public transit?
Take an uptown C train from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to 72 St.
How long does it take?
About 23 minutes door to door on a weekday. On weekends it's about 21 minutes.
Do I have to change?
No. The C 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 22 minutes. No C service late nights (about 1 to 5 am): GTFS has no C trips then on weeknights. Cobblehop routes you on another line then.
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
- Port Authority Bus Terminal to Empire State Building
- Port Authority Bus Terminal to 9/11 Memorial & Museum
- Port Authority Bus Terminal to Statue of Liberty ferry at Battery Park
- Penn Station to Bethesda Terrace and Fountain
- 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)
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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