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Getting Here

Seperator

The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is located on the West side of Manhattan on Pier 86, 12th Ave. & 46th Street. It is easily accessible from all points in the New York City Metro area.

Directions by NYC Metro Bus

Take cross-town buses west. M34 (34th Sts), M42 (42nd St.) or M-50 (49th St.) to 12th Ave. and Hudson River. Intrepid is a short walk North from the M34 and M42. The M50 drops off immediately in front of the Intrepid.

Directions by NYC Metro Subway

Take the A, C, E, N, R, S, 1, 2, 3, 7 train to 42nd St., then walk or take the M-42 West Bus to Hudson River (12th Ave). Walk North to Intrepid

NJ TRANSIT

From Penn Station, New York, take the A, C, E, 1, 2, 3 to 42nd Street, then walk or take the M-42 West Bus to Hudson River (12th Ave.). Walk north to the Intrepid.  For information on NJ TRANSIT Group Trips, please go to  http://www.njtransit.com/grouptrips.

Directions by Metro-North Railroad

Metro-North Railroad's service to Grand Central Terminal in Midtown Manhattan puts you in the center of it all. From Grand Central Terminal take the westbound M42 (Pier) (located outside the Vanderbilt Hall entrance of Grand Central Terminal, on 42nd Street between Park and Vanderbilt Avenues,) to Twelfth Avenue (the last stop) and walk north to 46th Street. Take Metro-North and save!  

For details about the Metro-North/Intrepid discount visit http://mta.info/mnr/html/getaways/inbound_intrepid.htm and click the Getaways Package.

Directions from Water

NY Waterway operates a ferry from Hoboken, NJ (14th Street) and Weehawken, NJ at Port Imperial Ferry Terminal and at Lincoln Harbor located at the Sheraton Suites on Harbor Blvd. in Weehawken, NJ. In just 8 minutes, the ferry takes you across the Hudson River to 39th and 12th Avenue, walking distance from the Intrepid. Parking is conveniently available at the lot adjacent to Port Imperial Ferry Terminal and in a nearby parking garage for the Hoboken ferry. NY Waterway Ferry departs every 15-20 minutes during peak hours.

Call 1.800.53.FERRY for schedule and information or visit our website at www.nywaterway.com.

The New York Water Taxi offers convenient and exciting transportation running from Brooklyn, and 2 Downtown locations down to Pier 84, which is right next door to the Intrepid. Jump on our Hop-On/Hop-Off boat at any of our pier locations (addresses below) and arrive at the Intrepid. The Hop-On/Hop-Off runs on a continuous loop that is 90 minutes in total if you choose to visit all 4 locations. You may get on and off as many times as you would like and the Hop-On/Hop-Off runs on continuous schedule, with Pier 84 being the last stop. Check our website for schedules and departure times. http://www.nywatertaxi.com/tours/hop

Battery Park-75 Battery Place, slip 6
South Street Seaport-89 South Street
Fulton Ferry/Dumbo-Fulton Ferry Pier, Brooklyn
Pier 84-557 12th Ave. 44th st.-Right next door to the Intrepid

Directions for Driving

From Newark International Airport, NJ Take New Jersey Turnpike North to Lincoln tunnel, exit to 42nd Street. Turn left (westbound) to 12th Avenue. Turn right on 12th avenue (northbound) to 49th Street. Make U-turn around barriers heading south to 46th Street and 12th Avenue.

From LaGuardia Airport, NY Take Grand Central East (toward Long Island) to Long Island Expressway (westbound) to New York City/Midtown Tunnel (westbound). Exit tunnel toward 42nd Street. Turn left on 42nd Street (westbound), and follow 42nd Street across town to 12th Avenue Turn right on 12th Avenue (northbound) to 49th Street. Make U-turn around barriers heading south to 46th Street and 12th Avenue.

From Kennedy Airport, NY Take Van Wyck Expressway north to Long Island Expressway to New York City/Midtown Tunnel (westbound). Exit tunnel to the right, northbound to 42nd Street. Turn left on 42nd Street (westbound) and follow 42nd Street across town to 12th Avenue. Turn right on 12th Avenue (northbound) to 49th Street. Make U-turn around barriers heading south to 46th Street and 12th Avenue.

From Queens and Long Island Follow directions from Kennedy or LaGuardia airport.

From Bronx Take Cross Bronx Expressway (westbound) to Henry Hudson Parkway (southbound). Henry Hudson Parkway becomes 12th Avenue. Follow 12th Avenue until 46th Street. Intrepid Museum is on the right.

From Points North Take Saw Mill River Parkway south to Henry Hudson Parkway (southbound). Henry Hudson Parkway becomes 12th Avenue. Follow 12th Avenue until 46th Street. Intrepid Museum is on the right.

From Northern New Jersey Take George Washington Bridge to Henry Hudson Parkway (southbound). Henry Hudson Parkway becomes 12th Avenue. Follow 12th Avenue until 46th Street. Intrepid Museum is on the right.

From Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey Take New Jersey Turnpike north toward Newark International Airport. Follow directions above from Newark Airport.

Directions for Tour Buses or School Buses

From Newark Airport & Points South – Take NJ Turnpike North to Lincoln Tunnel. Exit to 42nd St. Make a left onto 42nd St West. Make a right onto 12th Ave heading north. You will pass the Intrepid Museum on your left and make U-Turn at 56th Street, staying on 12th Avenue. Pass the ship terminal, the Intrepid

From Northern New Jersey & Points West – Take the George Washington Bridge to the Henry Hudson Parkway South. The Henry Hudson Parkway becomes 12th Avenue. The Intrepid Museum is on the right at 46th Street.

From Westchester & Points North – Take the Saw Mill Parkway South to the Henry Hudson Parkway. See directions above.

From Long Island (Kennedy Airport) – Take van Wyck Expressway North to Long Island Expressway to the Midtown Tunnel/New York City West. Exit tunnel toward 42nd Street. Proceed across town on 42nd Street. Follow from 12th Avenue above.

From La Guardia & Points Northeast – Take the Grand Central East (toward Long Island) to the Midtown Tunnel/New York City West. Follow from above.