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Port Authority Bus Terminal
port aw-THOR-ih-tee BUS TER-mih-nul
Local meaning
The major Midtown Manhattan bus terminal serving many New Jersey commuter routes and intercity bus services.
New Yorkers often shorten the name to Port Authority, especially when arranging a meeting or describing a New Jersey bus commute. Because Port Authority also names the regional agency, context determines whether the speaker means the terminal or the organization.
Example in context
- “Meet me inside Port Authority near the bus gate.”
How it is used
A major bus terminal near Times Square and the Lincoln Tunnel approaches.
neutral, practical, often compressed
Midtown directions, New Jersey commuting, intercity bus travel
A major bus terminal near Times Square and the Lincoln Tunnel approaches.
Gate assignments, terminal entrances, construction conditions, and carrier locations can change; verify the current departure information.
Spelling and scope
A major bus terminal near Times Square and the Lincoln Tunnel approaches.
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Port Authority meaning NYC busPort Authority Bus Terminal New Yorkthe Port Authority station
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Frequently asked questions
What do New Yorkers mean by Port Authority?
In travel context, they often mean the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown.
Is Port Authority a subway station?
The bus terminal connects with nearby subway service, but the terminal itself is a bus facility.
Read next
All words →Evidence and further reading
These sources support the regional association, dictionary sense, or broader spread. The entry remains open to correction from New York speakers and qualified reviewers.
- Port Authority Bus TerminalPort Authority of New York and New Jersey
Official terminal, carrier, gate, and traveler information for the Midtown bus hub.
- New York City TravelNJ Transit
Official overview of NJ Transit rail and bus connections serving New York City.