Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hunter College by bus and subway
Quick answer: Take the M42 bus from W 42 St/8 Av to E 42 St/Park Av, then take an uptown 6 train from Grand Central-42 St to 68 St-Hunter College. The trip takes about 29 minutes door to door on a weekday (27 to 31 depending on the connection). The M42 bus comes about every 7 minutes during the day. Every line on this trip runs all night.
Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hunter College
- M42
- 6
- Walk 2 minto W 42 St/8 Av
- M42 M42 busFrom W 42 St/8 Av6 stops, about 11 min
- Change at E 42 St/Park AvWalk about 4 min
- 6 6 trainFrom Grand Central-42 St, uptown3 stops, about 5 min
- Get off at 68 St-Hunter College
- Hunter College
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/Park Av. It's 6 stops, about 11 minutes.
- At E 42 St/Park Av, walk about 4 minutes to Grand Central-42 St for the 6 train.
- Take an uptown 6 train from Grand Central-42 St to 68 St-Hunter College. It's 3 stops, about 5 minutes.
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 | M42 bus in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Runs all night | 30 min | About every 7 minutes | |
| Saturday | Runs all night | 29 min | About every 10 minutes | |
| Sunday | Runs all night | 27 min | About every 12 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 28 minutes, and the M42 bus comes about every 45 minutes.
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: Grand Central-42 St (6 platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 68 St-Hunter College (6 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.
Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hunter College: common questions
How do I get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hunter College by public transit?
Take the M42 bus from W 42 St/8 Av to E 42 St/Park Av, then take an uptown 6 train from Grand Central-42 St to 68 St-Hunter College.
How long does it take?
About 29 minutes door to door on a weekday, 27 to 31 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 29 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at E 42 St/Park Av.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 28 minutes, and the M42 bus comes about every 45 minutes.
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 Hunter College
- 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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