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How to get from34th Street Station (IRT Third Avenue Line) to 79th Streetby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from 34th Street Station (IRT Third Avenue Line) to 79th Street by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 6 subway

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    1. Take the subway from 33 St to 77 Stsubway subway 6 / ...
    21 min
    $3

  2. Bus, line 6 subway

    1. Take the bus from 3 Av/E 33 St to 3 Av/E 42 Stbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to 77 Stsubway subway 6 / ...
    3. Take the bus from E 79 St/Lexington Av to E 79 St/5 Avbus bus
    26 min
    $9–18

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from 34th Street Station (IRT Third Avenue Line) to 79th Streettaxi taxi 2.6 mi
    6 min
    $15–18

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from 34th Street Station (IRT Third Avenue Line) to 79th Streetwalk walk 2.6 mi
    50 min

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 3 Av/E 33 St to 3 Av/E 79 Stbus bus M101 / ...
    38 min
    $3–8

34th Street Station (IRT Third Avenue Line) to 79th Street by foot and subway

Calendar1805Weekly Services
Duration21 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2.9 mi
  • Duration: 21 min

What companies run services between 34th Street Station (IRT Third Avenue Line), NY, USA and 79th Street, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 33 St to 77 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 3 Av/E 33 St to 3 Av/E 79 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 30 min.

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