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How to get fromBattery Park to Columbus Circleby subway, ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Battery Park to Columbus Circle by subway, ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 1 subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from South Ferry to 59 St-Columbus Circlesubway subway 1
    26 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
    30 min
    $1–9

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Battery Pl/West St to Central Park West/Columbus Circlebus bus M20
    57 min
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Battery Park to Columbus Circletaxi taxi 5.2 mi
    12 min
    $26–31

  5. Drive  5.2 mi

    1. Drive from Battery Park to Columbus Circlecar car 5.2 mi
    12 min
    $1–2

Battery Park to Columbus Circle by foot and subway

Calendar1495Weekly Services
Duration26 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.4 mi
  • Duration: 26 min

What companies run services between Battery Park, NY, USA and Columbus Circle, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from South Ferry to 59 St-Columbus Circle every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 22 min. Alternatively, NYC Ferry operates a ferry from Battery Park City/Vesey St. to Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 12 min. Seastreak also services this route twice daily.

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