What is the cheapest way to get from 5 Av/E 85 St to Harlem?

The cheapest way to get from 5 Av/E 85 St to Harlem is to line 6 subway which costs $3 and takes 13 min.

What is the fastest way to get from 5 Av/E 85 St to Harlem?

The fastest way to get from 5 Av/E 85 St to Harlem is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $15 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between 5 Av/E 85 St and Harlem?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madison Av/E 86 St and arriving at Madison Av/E 118 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

Is there a direct train between 5 Av/E 85 St and Harlem?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 86th Street and arriving at 125th Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from 5 Av/E 85 St to Harlem?

The distance between 5 Av/E 85 St and Harlem is 2 miles.

How do I travel from 5 Av/E 85 St to Harlem without a car?

The best way to get from 5 Av/E 85 St to Harlem without a car is to line 6 subway which takes 13 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from 5 Av/E 85 St to Harlem?

The line 6 subway from 86th Street to 125th Street takes 7 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the 5 Av/E 85 St to Harlem bus from?

5 Av/E 85 St to Harlem bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Madison Av/E 86 St station.

Where do I catch the 5 Av/E 85 St to Harlem train from?

5 Av/E 85 St to Harlem train services, operated by MTA, depart from 86th Street station.

Where does the 5 Av/E 85 St to Harlem bus arrive?

5 Av/E 85 St to Harlem bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Madison Av/E 118 St station.

Where does the 5 Av/E 85 St to Harlem train arrive?

5 Av/E 85 St to Harlem train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 125th Street station.

Where can I stay near Harlem?

There are 3477+ hotels available in Harlem.

5 Av/E 85 St to Harlem - 5 ways to travel via line 6 subway, bus, taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from 5 Av/E 85 St to Harlem by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 6 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 86th Street to 125th Streetsubway 4 / ...
13 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 86 St to Madison Av/E 118 Stbus M1
17 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from 5 Av/E 85 St to Harlemtaxi 2.6 mi
5 min
$15–18
Walk
1. Take the foot from 5 Av/E 85 St to Harlemwalk 2.2 mi
42 min
Bus via Grand Concourse/E 161 St
1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 84 St to Grand Concourse/E 161 Stbus BxM4
23 min
$3–8

5 Av/E 85 St to Harlem by foot and subway

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Distance: 2.2 mi
Duration: 13 min

What companies run services between 5 Av/E 85 St, NY, USA and Harlem, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 86th Street to 125th Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 86 St to Madison Av/E 118 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 14 min.

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