Port Authority Bus Terminal to Museum of the City of New York by subway and bus
Quick answer: Take an uptown C train from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Cathedral Pkwy (110 St), then take the M4 bus from Central Park North/Central Park West to 5 Av/E 104 St. The trip takes about 40 minutes door to door on a weekday (36 to 43 depending on the connection). 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 Cathedral Pkwy (110 St) between about 1 and 5 am; then the trip uses another line.
Port Authority Bus Terminal to Museum of the City of New York
- C
- M4
- C C trainFrom 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, uptown8 stops, about 14 min
- Change at Cathedral Pkwy (110 St)Walk about 3 min to Central Park North/Central Park West
- M4 M4 busFrom Central Park North/Central Park West6 stops, about 12 min
- Get off at 5 Av/E 104 St
- Museum of the City of New YorkWalk about 1 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 Cathedral Pkwy (110 St). It's 8 stops, about 14 minutes.
- At Cathedral Pkwy (110 St), walk about 3 minutes to Central Park North/Central Park West for the M4 bus.
- Take the M4 bus from Central Park North/Central Park West to 5 Av/E 104 St. It's 6 stops, about 12 minutes.
- From 5 Av/E 104 St, walk about 1 minute to Museum of the City of New York.
Other ways to go
- Take an uptown C train from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Cathedral Pkwy (110 St), then take the M3 bus from Central Park North/Central Park West to 5 Av/E 104 St: about 40 minutes.
- Take an uptown C train from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to 96 St, then take the M106 bus from W 96 St/Central Park West to Madison Av/E 104 St: about 39 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) | 40 min | About every 9 minutes | |
| Saturday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 39 min | About every 12 minutes | |
| Sunday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 36 min | About every 12 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 37 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
- Know your stop. Get ready after 5 Av/E 106 St. The next stop is 5 Av/E 104 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 (C platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Cathedral Pkwy (110 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 Museum of the City of New York: common questions
How do I get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Museum of the City of New York by public transit?
Take an uptown C train from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Cathedral Pkwy (110 St), then take the M4 bus from Central Park North/Central Park West to 5 Av/E 104 St.
How long does it take?
About 40 minutes door to door on a weekday, 36 to 43 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 39 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Cathedral Pkwy (110 St).
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 37 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.
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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 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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