Need luggage storage near Port Authority? Three BagsAway partner shops are within about 10 minutes' walk of the Port Authority Bus Terminal, so you can leave your bags and explore Times Square and Midtown hands-free. The closest, Luggage Storage near Madison Square Garden, is about 5 minutes' walk south on Eighth Avenue, and prices start from $0.90 per bag per hour.
Why store your bags near Port Authority
The Port Authority Bus Terminal on Eighth Avenue between 40th and 42nd Streets is Manhattan's main bus station for commuter and long-distance buses. Many travellers arrive early in the morning or leave late at night, with hours to fill in between. The terminal is right next to Times Square, the Broadway theatres and Hell's Kitchen, and none of them are much fun with a suitcase in tow. Store your bags nearby and collect them shortly before your bus leaves.
Nearest BagsAway locations to Port Authority
Luggage Storage near Madison Square Garden (Eighth Avenue) is about 5 minutes' walk south of the terminal and lists hours from 8am until late, which suits evening buses.
BagsAway storage location in the Theater District is about 7 minutes' walk northeast, close to Times Square and the Broadway theatres.
Luggage Storage near Madison Square Garden (by Penn Station) is about 9 minutes' walk south and opens 9am to 10pm every day. It's a good pick if you're connecting to a train at Penn Station.
All of these start from $0.90 per bag per hour. Every booking includes up to $2,500 protection per order, and you can cancel before drop-off if your plans change. See all options on the New York luggage storage page.
Getting to Port Authority
The A, C and E lines stop at 42 St–Port Authority Bus Terminal, which is linked underground to Times Sq–42 St for the 1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, R and W lines and the 42nd Street Shuttle. Penn Station is about 11 minutes' walk south along Eighth Avenue, or one stop on the A, C or E.
What to do nearby without your bags
Times Square is just a block east, with the Broadway theatres all around it. Head west to Ninth Avenue for Hell's Kitchen's restaurants, walk east to Bryant Park and the New York Public Library, or follow 42nd Street toward the Hudson River and the Intrepid Museum. Hudson Yards and the High Line are a short walk southwest.
Flying out after your trip? See luggage storage at JFK Airport, LaGuardia Airport and Newark Airport.
Tips for storing luggage near Port Authority
- Check the location's closing time against your bus departure, especially for late-night buses.
- Leave extra time to collect your bags and reach your gate, as the terminal can be busy at rush hour.
- Book ahead on holiday weekends, when the area around Times Square is especially crowded.
- Keep your passport, medication and valuables with you rather than in stored luggage.