Located in the heart of New York City, the Port Authority Bus Terminal is the world's busiest bus terminal, the region's primary ground transportation facility, and the largest bus terminal in the United States. Opened on December 15, 1950, the terminal is located one block west of Times Square, occupying the blocks between Eighth and Ninth Avenues, from 40th to 42nd Streets. It is an integral part of the revitalized Times Square and theater district areas, and a vital connection for the region's workers, travelers and visitors.

In 2007, an estimated 57 million passenger trips flowed through the PABT on more than 2.1 million bus movements. On a typical weekday, nearly 200,000 passenger trips passed through the PABT on 7,000 bus movements.