Port Authority Bus Terminal to Fordham by subway
Quick answer: 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. The trip takes about 39 minutes door to door on a weekday (34 to 42 depending on the connection). The A or C train comes about every 4 minutes during the day. Every line on this trip runs all night.
Port Authority Bus Terminal to Fordham
- A / C
- D
- A / C A or C trainFrom 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, uptown2 stops, about 4 min
- Change at 59 St-Columbus Circle
- D D trainFrom 59 St-Columbus Circle, uptown10 stops, about 26 min
- Get off at Fordham Rd
- Fordham
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Take an uptown A or C train from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to 59 St-Columbus Circle. It's 2 stops, about 4 minutes.
- Take an uptown D train from 59 St-Columbus Circle to Fordham Rd. It's 10 stops, about 26 minutes.
Other ways to go
- Take an uptown A train from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to 125 St, then take an uptown B train from 125 St to Fordham Rd: about 40 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 | D train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Runs all night | 39 min | About every 8 minutes | |
| Saturday | Runs all night | 41 min | About every 12 minutes | |
| Sunday | Runs all night | 41 min | About every 12 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 48 minutes, and the D train comes about every 20 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.
Tips for this trip
- Take the first train that comes. The A and C trains all stop at both 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal and 59 St-Columbus Circle.
- Know your stop. Get ready after 182-183 Sts. The next stop is Fordham Rd. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
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; 59 St-Columbus Circle (C platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 59 St-Columbus Circle (D platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Fordham Rd (D 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 Fordham: common questions
How do I get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Fordham by public transit?
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.
How long does it take?
About 39 minutes door to door on a weekday, 34 to 42 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 41 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at 59 St-Columbus Circle.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 48 minutes, and the D train comes about every 20 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
- JFK Airport to Fordham
- LaGuardia Airport to Fordham
- Washington Heights to Fordham
- 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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