Navigating to 500 Pearl Street in New York City, home to the Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse, can be straightforward with the right directions. Whether you’re traveling from Westchester, Putnam, or Rockland, this guide provides detailed routes using various modes of transportation, ensuring a smooth arrival at your destination. Remember that while the address is 500 Pearl Street, for security purposes, the entrance is located on Worth Street.
Directions from Westchester & Putnam Counties
By Metro-North Train
For those coming from Westchester and Putnam counties, the Metro-North Railroad offers a convenient route to Grand Central Terminal. Upon arriving at Grand Central, you have seamless access to downtown Manhattan via the subway or bus.
Subway from Grand Central:
Transfer to the subway system within Grand Central Terminal and take the #4, 5, or 6 train heading downtown. Your destination station is BROOKLYN BRIDGE/CITY HALL. As you exit the train, head towards the rear of the platform, in the direction of the last train car. Ascend to street level, and you will find yourself in Foley Square. Pearl Street will be directly across the square. The courthouse is located half a block down Pearl Street, situated within a modern high-rise building. However, please note the entrance is on WORTH STREET. To reach Worth Street, walk towards the north end of Foley Square, passing the two large courthouses on your left. Worth Street will be on your left. Turn right onto Worth Street and walk one block to the courthouse entrance. Allow approximately 20 minutes for the subway journey from Grand Central Terminal.
Bus from Grand Central:
Alternatively, the M103 bus provides a direct route downtown from Grand Central. Locate the M103 bus stop on Lexington Avenue, just outside the side doors of Grand Central Terminal; look for the M103 sign on the pole. The bus will travel downtown, and you should disembark at the corner of WORTH STREET & PARK ROW, just past Chinatown. From this stop, the courthouse is a short half-block walk down Worth Street. Bus travel time from Grand Central is approximately 35 minutes. For your return trip, catch the M103 bus uptown at the corner of Pearl Street & Park Row, behind the courthouse. This bus will stop at THIRD AVENUE & 42nd ST, conveniently located two blocks east of Grand Central Terminal.
By Car – FDR Drive South
If you prefer driving, take the FDR Drive South to Exit 2, marked Manhattan Civic Center. After exiting, proceed to the traffic light and make a left turn onto PEARL STREET, heading under the Brooklyn Bridge. Continue for two blocks to find a large outdoor parking lot on your left, situated at the corner of PEARL STREET & PECK SLIP. Parking costs can be up to $25 in cash. From the parking lot, walk back towards the courthouse at 500 Pearl Street, heading back in the direction you just drove (back under the Brooklyn Bridge). Be aware that Pearl Street makes a 90-degree left turn in front of the C-Town supermarket. Alternatively, you can utilize any other parking garage in Manhattan. For jurors from Westchester, Rockland, and Putnam counties, remember to retain your toll and parking receipts for reimbursement via check.
Directions from Rockland County
By Metro-North Train from Westchester
For those starting in Rockland County, you can drive across the Tappan Zee Bridge (officially the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge) to access a Metro-North station in Westchester. Stations in Westchester include Tarrytown, Phillipse Manor, Irvington, or Ardsley. From any of these stations, take a Metro-North train to Grand Central Terminal and follow the subway or bus directions detailed above.
By Metro-North Train to Hoboken Terminal
Another Metro-North option from Rockland County is to depart from stations such as Spring Valley, Nanuet, Pearl River, Sloatsburg, or Suffern, heading towards Hoboken Terminal. Upon arrival at Hoboken, you have two options to reach 500 Pearl Street:
Ferry & Walk: Take a NY Waterway Ferry to lower Manhattan. From the ferry terminal, you can walk to the courthouse.
PATH & Subway: Transfer to the PATH train to the 9th Street PATH station in Manhattan. From there, transfer to the A or C subway lines, heading downtown to Chambers Street station. Upon exiting at Chambers Street, walk north on Church Street (with the flow of traffic) and then make a right turn onto Worth Street. The Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse will be on Worth Street.
By Bus to Port Authority Terminal
Traveling by bus from Rockland County may lead you to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan. From there, you have several options:
Subway from Port Authority: Take the 1 or 2 subway line downtown to CHAMBERS STREET station. From Chambers Street station, walk north on CHURCH STREET (with the traffic) until you reach WORTH STREET. Turn right onto Worth Street to reach the U.S. Courthouse.
Bus from Port Authority Area: Alternatively, take the M6 bus downtown from the corner of 42nd Street & Broadway to the corner of BROADWAY & WORTH STREET. From this intersection, walk left (east) on Worth Street for two blocks to reach the Worth Street entrance of the U.S. Courthouse. For your return trip to Port Authority, catch the bus at the corner of WORTH & CHURCH STREET, one block west of Broadway.
By Car – George Washington Bridge
If driving from Rockland County, you can utilize the George Washington Bridge. Cross the bridge and take the Harlem River Drive South. The Harlem River Drive merges into the FDR DRIVE at 125th Street. From this point, follow the car directions from Westchester & Putnam counties as listed earlier in this guide.
By following these detailed directions, your journey to 500 Pearl Street, New York, will be efficient and stress-free, regardless of your starting point or preferred mode of transportation. Remember to plan your route in advance and allow for potential travel time variations.
