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

The cheapest way to get from Alphabet City to Manhattan is to line 4 subway which costs $3 and takes 10 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Alphabet City to Manhattan is to line 4 subway which takes 10 min and costs $3.

Is there a direct bus between Alphabet City and Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 1 Av/E 14 St and arriving at 1 Av/E 67 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Alphabet City and Manhattan?

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 Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 14 St-Union Sq and arriving at 86th Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Alphabet City to Manhattan?

The distance between Alphabet City and Manhattan is 4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Alphabet City to Manhattan without a car is to line 4 subway which takes 10 min and costs $3.

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

The line 4 subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 86th Street takes 10 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

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

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

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

Where does the Alphabet City to Manhattan bus arrive?

Alphabet City to Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 1 Av/E 67 St station.

Where does the Alphabet City to Manhattan train arrive?

Alphabet City to Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 86th Street station.

Where can I stay near Manhattan?

There are 4006+ hotels available in Manhattan.

Alphabet City to Manhattan - 7 ways to travel via line 4 subway, bus, and ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Alphabet City to Manhattan by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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Line 4 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 86th Streetsubway 4 / ...
10 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 1 Av/E 14 St to 1 Av/E 67 Stbus M15
21 min
$3–8
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Stuyvesant Cove to East 90th Stferry Rs
21 min
$5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Alphabet City to Manhattantaxi 5 mi
10 min
$23–28
Bus, subway via W 4 St-Wash Sq
1. Take the bus from E 10 St/Avenue C to Christopher St/Greenwich Avbus M8
2. Take the subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to 86 Stsubway C / ...
34 min
$6–10
Bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Avenue C/E 11 St to W 14 St/8 Avbus M14d-Sbs
2. Take the subway from 14 St to 86 Stsubway C / ...
38 min
$6–10
Walk
1. Take the foot from Alphabet City to Manhattanwalk 4.9 mi
1h 33m

Alphabet City to Manhattan by subway

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Distance: 3.7 mi
Duration: 10 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 86th Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 1 Av/E 14 St to 1 Av/E 67 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 21 min.

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