Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rockefeller University by bus
Quick answer: Take the M42 bus from W 42 St/8 Av to E 41 St/1 Av, then take the M15 Select Bus Service bus from 1 Av/E 43 St to 1 Av/E 67 St. The trip takes about 38 minutes door to door on a weekday (35 to 40 depending on the connection). The M42 bus comes about every 7 minutes during the day. The M15 Select Bus Service bus doesn't run from 1 Av/E 43 St to 1 Av/E 67 St between about 1 and 5 am; then the trip uses another line.
Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rockefeller University
- M42
- M15 SBS
- Walk 2 minto W 42 St/8 Av
- M42 M42 busFrom W 42 St/8 Av11 stops, about 15 min
- Change at E 41 St/1 AvWalk about 3 min
- M15 SBS M15 Select Bus Service busFrom 1 Av/E 43 St3 stops, about 9 min
- Get off at 1 Av/E 67 St
- Rockefeller UniversityWalk about 6 min
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 41 St/1 Av. It's 11 stops, about 15 minutes.
- At E 41 St/1 Av, walk about 3 minutes to 1 Av/E 43 St for the M15 Select Bus Service bus.
- Take the M15 Select Bus Service bus from 1 Av/E 43 St to 1 Av/E 67 St. It's 3 stops, about 9 minutes.
- From 1 Av/E 67 St, walk about 6 minutes to Rockefeller University.
Other ways to go
- Take the M104 bus from W 41 St/8 Av to 8 Av/W 56 St, then take the M31 bus from W 57 St/8 Av to York Av/E 66 St: about 43 minutes.
- 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 E 68 St/York Av: about 43 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 | M42 bus in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 39 min | About every 7 minutes | |
| Saturday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 37 min | About every 10 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 32 minutes. The M15 Select Bus Service bus doesn't run from 1 Av/E 43 St to 1 Av/E 67 St between about 1 and 5 am, so at that hour the trip uses another line.
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 Rockefeller University: common questions
How do I get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rockefeller University by public transit?
Take the M42 bus from W 42 St/8 Av to E 41 St/1 Av, then take the M15 Select Bus Service bus from 1 Av/E 43 St to 1 Av/E 67 St.
How long does it take?
About 38 minutes door to door on a weekday, 35 to 40 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 37 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at E 41 St/1 Av.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 32 minutes. The M15 Select Bus Service bus doesn't run from 1 Av/E 43 St to 1 Av/E 67 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.
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Sources
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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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