Port Authority Bus Terminal, Primary bus terminal in Midtown Manhattan, United States
Port Authority Bus Terminal is a bus station in Midtown Manhattan that occupies a full block between 40th and 42nd Streets. The building holds 223 departure gates spread across several floors that handle all regional travel routes.
The station opened in December 1950 to bring together private bus companies that had operated from different spots across Manhattan. This consolidation simplified the management of all bus traffic in the city and gave travelers a single departure point.
The bronze figures placed throughout the main concourse show people reading newspapers, waiting with luggage, and sitting with their heads down. These sculptures capture the rhythm of everyday travel and reflect the thousands of commuters who pass through this space every morning and evening.
The facility stays open around the clock and connects directly to 12 subway lines that make it easy to reach all parts of New York. About 8,000 buses depart on weekdays, so waiting times can be longer during morning and evening rush hours.
The location handles more bus traffic than any other station worldwide and serves over 65 million passengers each year. The entire route network connects New York to destinations in more than 20 states and several Canadian provinces.
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