What is the cheapest way to get from Alphabet City to Harlem?

The cheapest way to get from Alphabet City to Harlem is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 12 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Alphabet City to Harlem?

The fastest way to get from Alphabet City to Harlem is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs $30 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Alphabet City and Harlem?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 1 Av/E 14 St and arriving at E 126 St/2 Av. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Alphabet City and Harlem?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Stuyvesant Cove and arriving at East 90th St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

Is there a direct train between Alphabet City and Harlem?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 14 St-Union Sq and arriving at 125th Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

How far is it from Alphabet City to Harlem?

The distance between Alphabet City and Harlem is 6 miles. The road distance is 7 miles.

How do I travel from Alphabet City to Harlem without a car?

The best way to get from Alphabet City to Harlem without a car is to line 4 subway which takes 15 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Alphabet City to Harlem?

The line 4 subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 125th Street takes 15 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Alphabet City to Harlem bus from?

Alphabet City to Harlem bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 1 Av/E 14 St station.

Where do I catch the Alphabet City to Harlem train from?

Alphabet City to Harlem train services, operated by MTA, depart from 14 St-Union Sq station.

Where does the Alphabet City to Harlem bus arrive?

Alphabet City to Harlem bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at E 126 St/2 Av station.

Where does the Alphabet City to Harlem train arrive?

Alphabet City to Harlem train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 125th Street station.

Can I drive from Alphabet City to Harlem?

Yes, the driving distance between Alphabet City to Harlem is 7 miles. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Alphabet City to Harlem.

Where can I stay near Harlem?

There are 3850+ hotels available in Harlem.

Alphabet City to Harlem - 6 ways to travel via line 4 subway, ferry, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Alphabet City to Harlem by subway, ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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Line 4 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 125th Streetsubway 4 / ...
15 min
$3
Drive 7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Alphabet City to Harlemcar 7 mi
12 min
$2
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Stuyvesant Cove to East 90th Stferry Rs
21 min
$5
Bus
1. Take the bus from 1 Av/E 14 St to E 126 St/2 Avbus M15 / ...
40 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Alphabet City to Harlemtaxi 7 mi
12 min
$30–40
Bus via W 14 St/6 Av
1. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 16 St to Lenox Av/W 125 Stbus M7
1h 37m
$6–15

Alphabet City to Harlem by subway

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Distance: 5.6 mi
Duration: 15 min

What companies run services between Alphabet City, NY, USA and Harlem, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 125th Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, NYC Ferry operates a ferry from Stuyvesant Cove to East 90th St hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 21 min.

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