nl0128 Posted May 11, 2009 Share #1 Posted May 11, 2009 hey guys, i'm a new resident to yonkers. i live near a bxm4c/20 stop on central ave which is very convenient to get to. i work in midtown manhattan and currently take the bxm4c. i understand that there's heavy traffic during rush hours but is it supposed to take 1.5-2hrs to get to 43rd st? (the timetables say 1 hr) i've been taking it for months and it seems like it's not uncommon. the way back isn't much better. i get on a 5:11pm or 5:21pm bus and won't arrive at my stop until it's close to 7pm. i've tried the subway to the bx20 combination and it's no different. whenever i have an opportunity, i take the metro north but unfortunately i don't live near a station. is there a faster way to midtown? if i could hop off at 125th st, WALK to a subway and catch an express train im sure it would be faster but the first unload point is 96th. are there any plans to reduce travel time on the bxm4c? my coworkers who spend close to 4 hours on a bus live a lot farther. i feel like ripping my hair out. :cry: do i have to move out of yonkers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32 3348 Posted May 11, 2009 Share #2 Posted May 11, 2009 What train do you take from the Bx20, and what Ave. on 43rd St. are you taking it to? Either way, 4 hour commute sounds real tough...sorry about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nl0128 Posted May 11, 2009 Author Share #3 Posted May 11, 2009 4 hours might be exaggerating it a bit but there have been times it's taken that long. from the bx20 ive taken the D train @ bedford park blvd. the D train runs express. At 145th st I xfer to the A, which also runs express. my stop is 42nd & 8th ave. the thing w/ the bx20 line is that there are a million stops B) i've never been on the bx21 -perhaps that is faster but they dont seem to run except in the morning. why did i ever leave the subway grid anyway... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jashawn R. Posted May 11, 2009 Share #4 Posted May 11, 2009 the w21 runs on certainn hrs and stop at certain stops ie. transcenter, hartsdale rd etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamousNYLover Posted May 13, 2009 Share #5 Posted May 13, 2009 Have you try MTA Bus BxM3 yet? http://www.mta.info/busco/schedules/bxm3cur.pdf Pickup is at S. Broadway at Prospect St, Vark, MaClean, Radford St and various pickup in Bronx and it drop off at 5th Av/40th St. It this doesn"t work. Take Bee-Line 4 or 20 local to Bedford Park Blvd Subway. Transfer to Manhattan-bound or during AM Rush Hour, transfer to B local or express to 145th St for to 42nd St-PABT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATCOman Posted May 14, 2009 Share #6 Posted May 14, 2009 The BxM3 would not help him. He said the he lives near the BxM4C and the 20 and 21. Too bad I can't come up with a faster way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RokuSix Posted May 14, 2009 Share #7 Posted May 14, 2009 Do you mean W20 or Bx20? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATCOman Posted May 14, 2009 Share #8 Posted May 14, 2009 W20-- It really does not have a "W" in front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortline Bus Posted May 15, 2009 Share #9 Posted May 15, 2009 hey guys, i'm a new resident to yonkers. i live near a bxm4c/20 stop on central ave which is very convenient to get to. i work in midtown manhattan and currently take the bxm4c. i understand that there's heavy traffic during rush hours but is it supposed to take 1.5-2hrs to get to 43rd st? (the timetables say 1 hr) i've been taking it for months and it seems like it's not uncommon. the way back isn't much better. i get on a 5:11pm or 5:21pm bus and won't arrive at my stop until it's close to 7pm. i've tried the subway to the bx20 combination and it's no different. whenever i have an opportunity, i take the metro north but unfortunately i don't live near a station. is there a faster way to midtown? if i could hop off at 125th st, WALK to a subway and catch an express train im sure it would be faster but the first unload point is 96th. are there any plans to reduce travel time on the bxm4c? my coworkers who spend close to 4 hours on a bus live a lot farther. i feel like ripping my hair out. :cry: do i have to move out of yonkers? I m not saying during this all the time but if you own a car what about driving to or near Van Corlanadt Park (242 and Broadway) and take the #1 train? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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