What is the cheapest way to get from 72nd Street to South Ferry (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from 72nd Street to South Ferry (Station) is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from 72nd Street to South Ferry (Station)?

The fastest way to get from 72nd Street to South Ferry (Station) is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $25 - $31.

Is there a direct bus between 72nd Street and South Ferry (Station)?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 2 Av/E 68 St and arriving at South Ferry/Terminal. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.

Is there a direct ferry between 72nd Street and South Ferry (Station)?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Roosevelt Island and arriving at Wall St/Pier 11. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37 min.

Is there a direct train between 72nd Street and South Ferry (Station)?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lexington Avenue/59th Street and arriving at Bowling Green. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

How far is it from 72nd Street to South Ferry (Station)?

The distance between 72nd Street and South Ferry (Station) is 6 miles. The road distance is 5.8 miles.

How do I travel from 72nd Street to South Ferry (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from 72nd Street to South Ferry (Station) without a car is to line 4 subway which takes 37 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from 72nd Street to South Ferry (Station)?

The line 4 subway from Lexington Avenue/59th Street to Bowling Green takes 17 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the 72nd Street to South Ferry (Station) bus from?

72nd Street to South Ferry (Station) bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 2 Av/E 68 St station.

Where do I catch the 72nd Street to South Ferry (Station) train from?

72nd Street to South Ferry (Station) train services, operated by MTA, depart from Lexington Avenue/59th Street station.

Where does the 72nd Street to South Ferry (Station) bus arrive?

72nd Street to South Ferry (Station) bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at South Ferry/Terminal station.

Where does the 72nd Street to South Ferry (Station) train arrive?

72nd Street to South Ferry (Station) train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Bowling Green station.

Can I drive from 72nd Street to South Ferry (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between 72nd Street to South Ferry (Station) is 6 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from 72nd Street to South Ferry (Station).

Where can I stay near South Ferry (Station)?

There are 2970+ hotels available in South Ferry (Station).

72nd Street to South Ferry (Station) - 5 ways to travel via line 4 subway

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There are 5 ways to get from 72nd Street to South Ferry (Station) by subway, bus, taxi, car, or ferry

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Line 4 subway
best
1. Take the subway from Lexington Avenue/59th Street to Bowling Greensubway 4 / ...
37 min
$3
Drive 5.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from 72nd Street to South Ferry (Station)car 5.7 mi
15 min
$1–2
Bus
1. Take the bus from 2 Av/E 68 St to South Ferry/Terminalbus M15-Sbs
1h 2m
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from 72nd Street to South Ferry (Station)taxi 5.7 mi
15 min
$25–31
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Roosevelt Island to Wall St/Pier 11ferry As
1h 40m
$5

72nd Street to South Ferry (Station) by foot and subway

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Distance: 6 mi
Duration: 37 min

What companies run services between 72nd Street, NY, USA and South Ferry (Station), NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Lexington Avenue/59th Street to Bowling Green every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 2 Av/E 68 St to South Ferry/Terminal every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 49 min.

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