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How to get fromBattery Park City to New York Public Libraryby subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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There are 7 ways to get from Battery Park City to New York Public Library by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 1 subway via 5th Avenue

    best
    1. Take the subway from WTC Cortlandt to 42 St-Times Squaresubway subway 1
    20 min
    $3

  2. Ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Battery Park City/Vesey St. to Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79ferry ferry Sg
    39 min
    $1–9

  3. Bus via Madison Av/E 44 St

    1. Take the bus from Church St/Vesey St to Madison Av/E 44 Stbus bus BxM18
    35 min
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Battery Park City to New York Public Librarytaxi taxi 4.1 mi
    10 min
    $19–24

  5. Line 1 subway

    1. Take the subway from WTC Cortlandt to 42 St-Times Squaresubway subway 1
    22 min
    $3

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Church St/Vesey St to 6 Av/W 40 Stbus bus M55
    37 min
    $3–8

  7. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Battery Park City to New York Public Librarywalk walk 3.6 mi
    1h 10m

Battery Park City to New York Public Library by subway and foot

Calendar1495Weekly Services
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3.7 mi
  • Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between Battery Park City, NY, USA and New York Public Library, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from WTC Cortlandt to 42 St-Times Square every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Church St/Vesey St to Madison Av/E 44 St 5 times a day. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 31 min.

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