Amsterdam Av/W 135 St

You might miss it if you blink. Amsterdam Av/W 135 St sits where the sidewalk widens just enough for a shelter and a bench, a quiet pause in the rhythm of Upper Manhattan. Buses roll through here every day, carrying riders between the leafy stretches of Hamilton Heights and the bustle of Harlem’s main avenues.

New York’s grid keeps things simple—this stop is pinned at New York, NY 10031, where Amsterdam Avenue meets West 135th Street. No frills, just a place to wait, check your phone, or watch the neighborhood breathe. The M7 and M102 routes both call here, threading together schools, parks, and apartment buildings into a single loop.

Need to confirm the next pickup or report a delay. A quick call to 511 puts you in touch with the MTA’s real-time updates. No one likes guessing when the bus will show up, especially when the wind picks up off the Hudson.

Directions are just a tap away: the map at this link drops a pin right on the curb. If you’re heading to City College or the Apollo, this is where the ride begins. Sometimes the best spots in the city are the ones you walk past every day without a second thought.