🚌 Direct Bus Corridor
Van Cortlandt Park–242nd St → 59th St - Columbus Circle (A/B/C/D/1)
1 Direct Bus Routes · Departs every 3–12 mins · Approx. 18 mins
Distance
15.4 km
Duration
~18 min
Direct Lines
1 Routes
Available Direct Bus Routes (1)
1 Train (Broadway-7th Ave Local)
Van Cortlandt Park–242nd St (Bronx) → South Ferry (Manhattan)
First: 05:00 · Last: 23:59 · Every 3 mins
Stops Along This Corridor (8 Stops)
Monotonic Boarding Sequence
1. Van Cortlandt Park–242nd St
Van Cortlandt Park–242nd St
+0 km
2. 231st St (Kingsbridge)
231st St (Kingsbridge)
+1.27 km
3. W 168th St & Broadway (Columbia Univ Medical Center / A/C/1)
168th St (Columbia Medical Center)
🚇 Metro Transfer
+6.42 km
4. 125th St (Manhattanville)
125th St (Manhattanville)
+9.64 km
5. Columbia University–116th St
Columbia University–116th St
+10.63 km
+12.31 km
+14.22 km
+15.35 km
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the fastest direct bus from Van Cortlandt Park–242nd St to 59th St - Columbus Circle (A/B/C/D/1)?
The primary direct service is Route 1 Train (Broadway-7th Ave Local), which connects the two points in approximately 18 minutes across 8 stops.
What time does the first and last bus depart?
The earliest bus leaves at 05:00, and the final trip departs at 23:59, operating with a high frequency of every 3 minutes during peak rush hours.
What ticketing options are available?
Tickets are issued onboard by conductors, via contactless transit smartcards, or through official municipal transit digital QR passes.