Port Authority Bus Terminal to The Frick Collection by subway and bus
Quick answer: Take an uptown E train from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to 5 Av/53 St, then take the M1 bus from Madison Av/E 52 St to Madison Av/E 69 St. The trip takes about 32 minutes door to door on a weekday (30 to 35 depending on the connection). The E train comes about every 5 minutes during the day. The M1 bus runs only a few times from Madison Av/E 52 St to Madison Av/E 69 St between about 1 and 5 am; then the trip uses another line.
Port Authority Bus Terminal to The Frick Collection
- E
- M1
- E E trainFrom 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, uptown3 stops, about 5 min
- Change at 5 Av/53 StWalk about 5 min
- M1 M1 busFrom Madison Av/E 52 St7 stops, about 12 min
- Get off at Madison Av/E 69 St
- The Frick CollectionWalk about 3 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Take an uptown E train from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to 5 Av/53 St. It's 3 stops, about 5 minutes.
- At 5 Av/53 St, walk about 5 minutes to Madison Av/E 52 St for the M1 bus.
- Take the M1 bus from Madison Av/E 52 St to Madison Av/E 69 St. It's 7 stops, about 12 minutes.
- From Madison Av/E 69 St, walk about 3 minutes to The Frick Collection.
Other ways to go
- Take the M104 bus from W 41 St/8 Av to Broadway/W 63 St, then take the M66 bus from W 65 St/Columbus Av to Madison Av/E 67 St: about 34 minutes.
- Take the M42 bus from W 42 St/8 Av to E 42 St/Madison Av, then take the M3 bus from Madison Av/E 42 St to Madison Av/E 69 St: about 36 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 | M1 bus in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 33 min | About every 10 minutes | |
| Saturday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 30 min | About every 12 minutes | |
| Sunday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 29 min | About every 15 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 34 minutes. The M1 bus runs only a few times from Madison Av/E 52 St to Madison Av/E 69 St 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 Madison Av/E 67 St. The next stop is Madison Av/E 69 St. 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 (E platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 5 Av/53 St (E 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 The Frick Collection: common questions
How do I get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to The Frick Collection by public transit?
Take an uptown E train from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to 5 Av/53 St, then take the M1 bus from Madison Av/E 52 St to Madison Av/E 69 St.
How long does it take?
About 32 minutes door to door on a weekday, 30 to 35 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 30 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at 5 Av/53 St.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 34 minutes. The M1 bus runs only a few times from Madison Av/E 52 St to Madison Av/E 69 St 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
- Port Authority Bus Terminal to Empire State Building
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- Penn Station to The Frick Collection
- Grand Central Terminal to The Frick Collection
- Times Square to The Frick Collection
- 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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