42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal

Very busy station, and be careful on choosing your exit.

Haven't been to the bus in years. It has been nice, but I hope I won't have to do it again any time soon...

No electrical outlets anywhere — even in the restaurants. People are waiting here for buses and need to recharge their things. Shameful. And surprisingly little seating outside of restaurants. God forbid someone is tired and/or disabled and doesn't want to spend money to justify their existence. Again, shameful.

This "Customer Service Centre" is doing nothing there. I tried to buy a Metrocard, and the money was taken from my account, but no Metrocard. I never seen anyone so unhelpful as those two (circled). These two didn't know anything about the Metrocard. Why are they there, then? I just lost $23 for these MTA unprofessional employees.

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I have been riding NJT Bus to and from work for 19+ years. Living in NJ, I and have worked in Brooklyn and now in Queens. The terminal needs renovations but it still has been a good and reliable transportation hub over the years. I can only remember a handful of times when I had to seek alternate methods of getting between home and work. Very convenient and safe so far (knock on wood).

Place is alright but super confusing to find any bus connection to New Jersey at all it took me 20 minutes and 2 officers to find the right gate.

Got off at the E train to meet my friend at 42nd St and 8th Ave and this was the closest to meet. Lots of stores on the main level. Subway is 1 escalator down. Bus tickets to various destinations available.

This 42nd Street Port Authority Subway Station is so important, yet it seems that the MTA has some work to do still! Note - This is one of the stations I've often used over the years, having been a regular rider on its A, C, and E 8th Avenue trains! Situated adjacent to the main Port Authority Bus Terminal, the big issues I have are: (1) lack of in-station ADA compliant transfer to the Subway system's biggest connecting hub, i.e., the 42nd Street/Times Square Station; (2) unclear signage directing to the 24-hour elevators from mezzanine to street at W 44th St & 8th Avenue; and (3) MTA not finding tenants for the available commercial spaces. First, the ramp at the end of the 42nd Street transfer tunnel is too steep!!! It seems there should be enough space to configure an ADA compliant ramp alongside it. Second, all signage around 42nd Street points you to the bus station for elevator access, but the bus station shuts public access at night. Only just now have I discovered this additional elevator which is available at all times. Third, why are many of these in-station storefronts vacant when MTA could figure any acceptable rent to help add to its revenue stream? (Noted - They've put temporary art now in several windows.) That beings said, as you approach 42nd Street, there's public artwork to enjoy. Within the station itself is the payful 2003 mosaic by Lisa Dinhofer "Losing My Marbles," with images of various toy marbles. [The art also surrounds the Subway Station rest rooms, which I don't remember ever being open and the thought of which disgusts me.] And.. before the 42nd transfer tunnel to the Times Square Station makes that steep drop you'll be able to enjoy two other public artworks: + Norman B. Colp's "The Commuter's Lament" or "A Close Shave" 1991 on overhead beams. This Bronx conceptual artist employed messaging inspired by an old Burma Shave ad, that reads in sequence "Overslept", "So tired", "If late", "Get fired", "Why bother?", "Why the pain?", "Just go home", "Do it again", then picture of a bed. + Jane Dickson's "Revelers." The American painter's 2008 Murano glass mosaics of New Year's Eve celebrators, dressed for the occasion, which continue into the adjoining subway station.

Located in Mid-Town Manhattan, Times Square, Garment District, also Hell's Kitchen is nearby. This station serves several Subway trains including the A C or E lines which I frequently use. You'll find stairs all through the area which will bring you downstairs to the basement level. I've mostly seen newsstands and ATM's throughout the station. Be careful of panhandler's and always watch your back. I frequently see NYPD on patrol, during major political events I've also seen US Military personnel, but you can't always rely on their presence or the use of CCTV. Download the OMNY app, use Apple Pay or you can always use and reload your Metro card using the self-serve kiosks. Be smart and travel safe.

One of the busiest stations in New York's MTA, some 65,000,000 people passed through here in 2019. The 1, 2, 3,7, A, C, E, N, Q, R, W and S trains all stop here at platforms on one of the FIVE levels. Yeah, this place is bonkers. We were here for the 7 train and had no trouble following the signage to get to the correct platform. A few too many stairs for my liking though there are elevators and escalators from the street to the platforms. I was expecting a smell and did not encounter it. I also found the station to be surprisingly well lit. The usual ticketing kiosks and turnstiles are located in the mezzanine level. As subways go, I've seen cleaner and nicer but none of those were built over 100 years ago. This station is good. [Review 15643 overall - 240 in New York - 1147 of 2021.]

I am not going to even shame myself by trying to compose an elaborate review. To me this station is iconic. Please read Tina's review. She nailed my feelings. I've been through the tunnel many many times. I'm sure I have some photos. If you want to photograph go off peak hours. When you pass through this way enough times you may ignore the quote lamenting your commute. I never do. It still is brilliant. The best passageway in the city. When you get outside check out the statue of Ralph Kramden.

Hustle and bustle here. So many buses, trains ect coming and going. Just like others stated in their reviews it really is an iconic station. Could it use a little soap and water, sure. But, just the amount of traffic that happens here is amazing. The next time I'm in NY, I really want to go in and take some photos. I'm sure some black and white photos would come out amazing!

This station happens to be next to the Port Authority Bus Terminal. I sometimes come here to take the buses to New Jersey as the bus terminal is busy during my time at Baruch College.

This subway station is so overwhelming, intimidating, and hard to navigate! I was trying to find my way to the uptown Q/N/R/W train today and I walked like a mile just to find it! This station feels like a never-ending series of twists and turns that will eventually take me to hell someday! And to top things off, the Q/N/R trains take LIGHT YEARS to come! This is why I try to avoid this station unless I am in an EMERGENCY (like today, I was running late to class when I was on the bus so I had to get off earlier and take the subway instead)

This 42nd Street/ Port Authority subway station is a central transportation hub enabling straphangers to catch the A, C, and E trains as well as to reach Port Authority Bus Terminal. There is a long passage walkway to Seventh Avenue connecting to N, Q, R, S, Q, 1, 2, 3 and 7 trains. A typical NYC subway station cannot be without the labyrinth passageways, mezzanines, series of winding long stairs which leads to more stairs. This pedestrian passageway moves moderately and pedestrians keep to the right in a orderly fashion. During one's routine walk in the underground passageway strap hangers who are very observant will notice a poem by Norman B. Colp's "The Commuter's Lament," or "A Close Shave." It is a series of short versus relating to the daily workforce life attached to the overhead metal construction I-beam which can only be viewed from the IND 8th Avenue/42nd Street Port Authority passageway to Times Square. It is approximately located every fifth metal beam on the left side. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jyRqVLKtFY "Overslept, So tired. If late, Get fired. Why bother? Why the pain? Just go home Do it again" The passageway walls are also adorned with artwork etched granite depicting roots of trees with various literary versus. As a poet I always enjoy quality meaningful literary versus. There are clothing shops and other various retail shops above the subway platform level but before exiting the turnstile.

It's the bus station pretty much one block from Times Square. Run down and so hot during this time of year. Don't come here unless you have to, usually to get the bus. If you're transferring trains towards the west side you'll have to walk through a tunnel which is always a pain.

Very spacious stop for transportation many busses traveling in and out of Manhattan as well for trains they all meet here. There's clothing stores and snacks inside the tunnels you can even find a video store or a babershop pretty cool. (A) TRAIN comes every 5 minutes as well as many other trains since its a very busy bus terminal and train stop. Train rails very clean and stairs can be slippery sometimes so just hold the rails as coming down.

The most crowded place you can be, the 42nd St/Port Authority Subway Station is the bane of every commuters existence (so basically everyone in NYC). It's a central hub for people coming into Manhattan so is often jam packed with humans trying to go somewhere. As far as the MTA is concerned the subway platforms are just fine. Pretty spacious compared to other subway stops underground. At this station on 42nd/8th Ave you can catch the A/C/E pretty easily. You can also walk underground and transfer to the N/Q/R and 1/2/3/7 trains.

This isn't a review on the subway station but rather the beautifully talented woman singing 'Hallelujah' with a voice that puts the angels themselves to shame. I don't even have a name to give this girl as my weekend train that was unreliable at best was coming and the person I was with would of killed me for not making it to converse with somebody I had never even met before especially after the hell we had at port authority. But I was able to tell her quickly how amazing she was and give her a free regal movie theater ticket for any movie as I didn't have any cash on me before making a dash for the train that had just pulled into the station. I wish I took a picture though or even had a name to give her. But mystery woman that played a late Saturday night if you are reading this, know you are incredibly talented and I'm sorry I didn't have cash to spare that night.