What is the cheapest way to get from 55th Street Station to Manhattan?

The cheapest way to get from 55th Street Station to Manhattan is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 26 min.

What is the fastest way to get from 55th Street Station to Manhattan?

The fastest way to get from 55th Street Station to Manhattan is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs $50 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between 55th Street Station and Manhattan?

No, there is no direct bus from 55th Street Station to Manhattan. However, there are services departing from 60 St/13 Av and arriving at East 57th Street & Madison Avenue via Shore Rd/72 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.

Is there a direct train between 55th Street Station and Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 55 St and arriving at 59 St-Columbus Circle. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 43 min.

How far is it from 55th Street Station to Manhattan?

The distance between 55th Street Station and Manhattan is 11 miles. The road distance is 12.6 miles.

How do I travel from 55th Street Station to Manhattan without a car?

The best way to get from 55th Street Station to Manhattan without a car is to subway which takes 43 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from 55th Street Station to Manhattan?

The subway from 55 St to 59 St-Columbus Circle takes 43 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the 55th Street Station to Manhattan bus from?

55th Street Station to Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 60 St/13 Av station.

Where do I catch the 55th Street Station to Manhattan train from?

55th Street Station to Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, depart from 55 St station.

Where does the 55th Street Station to Manhattan bus arrive?

55th Street Station to Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Shore Rd/71 St station.

Where does the 55th Street Station to Manhattan train arrive?

55th Street Station to Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 59 St-Columbus Circle station.

Can I drive from 55th Street Station to Manhattan?

Yes, the driving distance between 55th Street Station to Manhattan is 13 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from 55th Street Station to Manhattan.

Where can I stay near Manhattan?

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55th Street Station to Manhattan - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from 55th Street Station to Manhattan by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
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1. Take the subway from 55 St to 59 St-Columbus Circlesubway D
43 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 60 St/13 Av to Shore Rd/71 Stbus B9
2. Take the bus from Shore Rd/72 St to East 57th Street & Madison Avenuebus X27 / ...
1h 57m
$6–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from 55th Street Station to Manhattantaxi 12.5 mi
26 min
$50–65
Drive 12.5 mi
1. Drive from 55th Street Station to Manhattancar 12.5 mi
26 min
$3–4

55th Street Station to Manhattan by foot and subway

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Distance: 11.3 mi
Duration: 43 min

What companies run services between 55th Street Station, NY, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 55 St to 59 St-Columbus Circle every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 43 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from 55th Street Station to East 57th Street & Madison Avenue via 60 St/13 Av, Shore Rd/71 St, and Shore Rd/72 St in around 1h 57m.

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