Arrival at 300 W 31st St

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10:35 AM

5 mins (to walk to Moynihan)

Bus drop-off point.

Moynihan Train Hall

Walking

5 mins (from bus drop-off)

10:40 AM

50 mins

Restroom break, grab food/snacks from the food hall, sit and rest, get MetroCards organized. It’s climate-controlled.

Subway to Apollo Theater (Harlem)

Subway (A, C, E from 34 St-Penn Station to 125 St)

25-30 mins (incl. walk to station)

11:50 AM

1 hour 40 mins (for lunch & photos)

Walk from Moynihan Train Hall to 34 St-Penn Station (approx. 5 mins walk). Take the A or C train straight up to 125th Street. Arrive early to allow for lunch in Harlem before photos at the Apollo. There are many quick and casual eateries along 125th St.

Apollo Theater (Outside Photos & Harlem Lunch)

Walking

5 mins (from subway to theater)

12:20 PM

1 hour 15 mins (lunch & photos)

Get some iconic photos outside the legendary Apollo Theater. Explore a bit of 125th Street and grab a quick, casual lunch in Harlem.

Subway to One World Observatory

Subway (A, C from 125 St to Chambers St, then walk to OWO)

35-40 mins (incl. walk to station)

2:05 PM

1 hour 45 mins

Take the A or C train directly downtown to Chambers Street. From Chambers St, it’s a short walk to the One World Trade Center complex. Have pre-booked tickets for One World Observatory for approximately 2:20 PM or 2:30 PM. Allow time for security.

One World Observatory

Elevator

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2:35 PM (Entry Time)

1 hour 15 mins (approx. for experience)

Ascend to the top for incredible panoramic views of NYC. This is a primary highlight.

Walking to 9/11 Memorial & Oculus

Walking

5 mins

3:50 PM

45 mins

The 9/11 Memorial (outdoor pools) is located right at the base of One World Trade Center. Spend some reflective time here. The Oculus is also part of the complex – a stunning architectural structure that houses a transportation hub and shops. You can walk through it to cool off and admire its design.

Walking & Ferry Ride (Staten Island Ferry)

Walking to Ferry Terminal, then Ferry

10 mins (walk to terminal) + 25-30 mins (one-way ferry)

4:45 PM

1 hour 10 mins (total for round trip ferry)

Walk from the WTC complex to the Staten Island Ferry Whitehall Terminal (approx. 5-7 mins). Board the free Staten Island Ferry for a round trip. This offers excellent views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and the Manhattan skyline without going to the islands or dealing with associated security lines/costs. Stay on the ferry for the return journey, or hop off briefly at Staten Island and catch the next one back.

Subway to The High Line (at Chelsea Market)

Subway (E from World Trade Center to 14 St-8 Av)

15-20 mins (incl. walk to station)

6:00 PM

45 mins

From Whitehall Terminal, walk back to the WTC complex (World Trade Center/Fulton Street station) and take the E train uptown to 14 St-8 Av. Exit near Chelsea Market.

Chelsea Market & The High Line (Southern End)

Walking

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6:15 PM

45 mins

Explore the vibrant Chelsea Market for unique food vendors and shops. This is a great spot for a snack or drink. Afterwards, hop onto the nearby High Line (an elevated park built on old railway lines) for a short, scenic walk. You’ll only have time for the southern section.

Walking to Tacombi (255 Bleecker St)

Walking

10-12 mins

7:00 PM

1 hour (for dinner)

A pleasant walk through Greenwich Village. Enjoy your well-deserved dinner! This is about 30 mins after your target of 6:30 PM. To hit 6:30pm more closely, you would need to cut time from a previous activity.

Subway to 300 W 31st St

Subway (1 from Christopher St-Sheridan Sq to 34 St-Penn Station)

15-20 mins (incl. walk to station)

8:40 PM

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Walk from Tacombi to Christopher St-Sheridan Sq subway station (approx. 5-7 mins). Take the 1 train directly to Penn Station. This gets you back to the bus drop-off with ample time (about 20 minutes before 9 PM).

Depart from 300 W 31st St

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9:00 PM

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Be at the bus location by 8:35 PM (25 minutes before departure) to ensure a smooth departure for your group.