There are 5 ways to get from East Harlem to Manhattan University by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Line 1 subway
best- Take the subway from 137 St-City College to Van Cortlandt Park-242 Stsubway 1
26 min$3Drive 7.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from East Harlem to Manhattan Universitycar 7.7 mi
13 min$2Bus
- Take the bus from 3 Av/E 97 St to Henry Hudson Pkwy East/W 239 Stbus BxM1
42 min$3–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from East Harlem to Manhattan Universitytaxi 7.7 mi
13 min$30–40Line 1 subway via 96 St
- Take the subway from 96 St to Van Cortlandt Park-242 Stsubway 1
34 min$3
East Harlem to Manhattan University by subway and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East Harlem to Manhattan University is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 13 min.
The fastest way to get from East Harlem to Manhattan University is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $30 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 3 Av/E 97 St and arriving at Henry Hudson Pkwy East/W 239 St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 33 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from 137 St-City College and arriving at Van Cortlandt Park-242 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.
The distance between East Harlem and Manhattan University is 6 miles. The road distance is 7.8 miles.
The best way to get from East Harlem to Manhattan University without a car is to line 1 subway which takes 26 min and costs $3.
The line 1 subway from 137 St-City College to Van Cortlandt Park-242 St takes 19 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
East Harlem to Manhattan University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 3 Av/E 97 St station.
East Harlem to Manhattan University train services, operated by MTA, depart from 137 St-City College station.
East Harlem to Manhattan University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Henry Hudson Pkwy East/W 239 St station.
What companies run services between East Harlem, NY, USA and Manhattan University, NY, USA?
MTA operates a subway from 137 St-City College to Van Cortlandt Park-242 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 3 Av/E 97 St to Henry Hudson Pkwy East/W 239 St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 33 min.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 137 St-City College to Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
Subway from 96 St to Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from 3 Av/E 97 St to Henry Hudson Pkwy East/W 239 St
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Estimated price
- $30–40
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
East Harlem to Manhattan University train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Van Cortlandt Park-242 St station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Harlem to Manhattan University is 8 miles. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from East Harlem to Manhattan University.
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