The absolute best mode of transportation from Da Bronix to the Flatiron District. Even when they had those old school buses running the Bronx-Manhattan routes back in the day it was awesome.
The BxM9 has been and always will be the way to travel quickly in between Manhattan and The Bronx. This bus service offers efficient and personable bus drivers, (I think it's cool to be able to say, 'Good Morning' to a bus driver and actually receive a pleasant response back to start the day off right...it's the little things sometimes). There are comfortable reclining seats, individual overhead lights, individual a/c, and to add to the comfort once you hit the highway the bus driver turns off the interior bus lights so you can get a nice nap during your ride or if you prefer you can use your overhead light if needed. Using the express bus almost daily made me never ever want to ride the train again...I got seriously spoiled.
There's a timetable that is adhered to and can be found online and downloaded to your phone. The schedule is pretty much on point even during rush-hour due to the fact that there are designated bus lanes between 30 something street and 59th street on Madison Ave going North and 125th-110th thru 23rd street on 5th Ave going South (Drop Off only). The commute in either direction can be anywhere from 20 mins - 1.5hr, depending on the day plus time of day, driver, traffic or road construction, and/or any other NYC variable that can be thrown at you. As a daily rider you eventually get the hang of timing your commute accordingly.
The fare is about $6.00 each way, but if your company offers Flexible Spending Benefits this can help subsidize the cost of using this mode of transport. In addition, if you need to transfer to the train or local bus those connections are free.
The BxM9 Express Bus is well worth it for its comfort and convenience. read more
