What is the cheapest way to get from Chinatown to 79th Street?

The cheapest way to get from Chinatown to 79th Street is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 12 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Chinatown to 79th Street?

The fastest way to get from Chinatown to 79th Street is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs $22 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Chinatown and 79th Street?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Union Sq East/E 15 St and arriving at Madison Av/E 79 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 42 min.

Is there a direct train between Chinatown and 79th Street?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Canal St and arriving at 77 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

How far is it from Chinatown to 79th Street?

The distance between Chinatown and 79th Street is 5 miles. The road distance is 4.8 miles.

How do I travel from Chinatown to 79th Street without a car?

The best way to get from Chinatown to 79th Street without a car is to line 6 subway which takes 25 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Chinatown to 79th Street?

The line 6 subway from Canal St to 77 St takes 18 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Chinatown to 79th Street bus from?

Chinatown to 79th Street bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Union Sq East/E 15 St station.

Where do I catch the Chinatown to 79th Street train from?

Chinatown to 79th Street train services, operated by MTA, depart from Canal St station.

Where does the Chinatown to 79th Street bus arrive?

Chinatown to 79th Street bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Madison Av/E 79 St station.

Where does the Chinatown to 79th Street train arrive?

Chinatown to 79th Street train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 77 St station.

Can I drive from Chinatown to 79th Street?

Yes, the driving distance between Chinatown to 79th Street is 5 miles. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Chinatown to 79th Street.

Where can I stay near 79th Street?

There are 3722+ hotels available in 79th Street.

Chinatown to 79th Street - 4 ways to travel via line 6 subway, bus, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Chinatown to 79th Street by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Line 6 subway
best
1. Take the subway from Canal St to 77 Stsubway 6 / ...
25 min
$3
Drive 4.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chinatown to 79th Streetcar 4.8 mi
12 min
$1–2
Bus
1. Take the bus from Union Sq East/E 15 St to Madison Av/E 79 Stbus M1 / ...
43 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chinatown to 79th Streettaxi 4.8 mi
12 min
$22–27

Chinatown to 79th Street by subway and foot

1805Weekly Services

25 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 4.8 mi
Duration: 25 min

What companies run services between Chinatown, NY, USA and 79th Street, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Canal St to 77 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Union Sq East/E 15 St to Madison Av/E 79 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 42 min.

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