What is the cheapest way to get from East Harlem to Chinatown?

The cheapest way to get from East Harlem to Chinatown is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from East Harlem to Chinatown?

The fastest way to get from East Harlem to Chinatown is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $30 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between East Harlem and Chinatown?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 86th Street & Lexington Avenue and arriving at Union Square - 17th St & Broadway. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

Is there a direct ferry between East Harlem and Chinatown?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from East 90th St and arriving at Stuyvesant Cove. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

Is there a direct train between East Harlem and Chinatown?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 110th Street and arriving at Spring St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

How far is it from East Harlem to Chinatown?

The distance between East Harlem and Chinatown is 4 miles. The road distance is 6.4 miles.

How do I travel from East Harlem to Chinatown without a car?

The best way to get from East Harlem to Chinatown without a car is to bus which takes 20 min and costs $3 - $8.

How long does it take to get from East Harlem to Chinatown?

The bus from 86th Street & Lexington Avenue to Union Square - 17th St & Broadway takes 20 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the East Harlem to Chinatown bus from?

East Harlem to Chinatown bus services, operated by OVR Ride LLC, depart from 86th Street & Lexington Avenue station.

Where do I catch the East Harlem to Chinatown train from?

East Harlem to Chinatown train services, operated by MTA, depart from 110th Street station.

Where does the East Harlem to Chinatown bus arrive?

East Harlem to Chinatown bus services, operated by OVR Ride LLC, arrive at Union Square - 17th St & Broadway station.

Where does the East Harlem to Chinatown train arrive?

East Harlem to Chinatown train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Spring St station.

Can I drive from East Harlem to Chinatown?

Yes, the driving distance between East Harlem to Chinatown is 6 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from East Harlem to Chinatown.

Where can I stay near Chinatown?

There are 2808+ hotels available in Chinatown.

East Harlem to Chinatown - 5 ways to travel via bus, ferry, and line 6 subway

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There are 5 ways to get from East Harlem to Chinatown by bus, ferry, subway, taxi, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from 86th Street & Lexington Avenue to Union Square - 17th St & Broadwaybus Nyc / ...
20 min
$3–8
Drive 6.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from East Harlem to Chinatowncar 6.3 mi
16 min
$2
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from East 90th St to Stuyvesant Coveferry Rs
21 min
$5
Line 6 subway
1. Take the subway from 110th Street to Spring Stsubway 4 / ...
24 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from East Harlem to Chinatowntaxi 6.3 mi
16 min
$30–40

East Harlem to Chinatown by bus

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What companies run services between East Harlem, NY, USA and Chinatown, NY, USA?

OVR Ride LLC operates a bus from 86th Street & Lexington Avenue to Union Square - 17th St & Broadway on demand, and the journey takes 20 min. MTA Bus Company also services this route every 5 minutes. Alternatively, NYC Ferry operates a ferry from East 90th St to Stuyvesant Cove hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 21 min.

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