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How to get fromBattery Park to Washington Square Archby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Battery Park to Washington Square Arch by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Whitehall St-South Ferry to 8 St-NYUsubway subway R / ...
    21 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from State St/Bridge St to 6 Av/Waverly Plbus bus M55
    26 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Battery Park to Washington Square Archtaxi taxi 2.4 mi
    7 min
    $14–17

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Battery Park to Washington Square Archwalk walk 2.2 mi
    43 min

  5. Bus via 6 Av/W 3 St

    1. Take the bus from State St/Bridge St to 6 Av/W 3 Stbus bus M55
    27 min
    $3–8

Battery Park to Washington Square Arch by foot and subway

Calendar1452Weekly Services
Duration21 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2.9 mi
  • Duration: 21 min

What companies run services between Battery Park, NY, USA and Washington Square Arch, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Whitehall St-South Ferry to 8 St-NYU every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from State St/Bridge St to 6 Av/Waverly Pl every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 20 min.

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