What is the cheapest way to get from Ground Zero to Chelsea Piers?

The cheapest way to get from Ground Zero to Chelsea Piers is to line 1 subway which costs $3 and takes 26 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Ground Zero to Chelsea Piers?

The fastest way to get from Ground Zero to Chelsea Piers is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs $16 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Ground Zero and Chelsea Piers?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from South End Av/Albany St and arriving at 8 Av/W 17 St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Ground Zero and Chelsea Piers?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Battery Park City/Vesey St. and arriving at Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

Is there a direct train between Ground Zero and Chelsea Piers?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from WTC Cortlandt and arriving at 18 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from Ground Zero to Chelsea Piers?

The distance between Ground Zero and Chelsea Piers is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Ground Zero to Chelsea Piers without a car?

The best way to get from Ground Zero to Chelsea Piers without a car is to line 1 subway which takes 26 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Ground Zero to Chelsea Piers?

The line 1 subway from WTC Cortlandt to 18 St takes 9 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Ground Zero to Chelsea Piers bus from?

Ground Zero to Chelsea Piers bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from South End Av/Albany St station.

Where do I catch the Ground Zero to Chelsea Piers train from?

Ground Zero to Chelsea Piers train services, operated by MTA, depart from WTC Cortlandt station.

Where does the Ground Zero to Chelsea Piers bus arrive?

Ground Zero to Chelsea Piers bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 8 Av/W 17 St station.

Where does the Ground Zero to Chelsea Piers train arrive?

Ground Zero to Chelsea Piers train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 18 St station.

Where can I stay near Chelsea Piers?

There are 3953+ hotels available in Chelsea Piers.

Ground Zero to Chelsea Piers - 6 ways to travel via line 1 subway, bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Ground Zero to Chelsea Piers by subway, bus, taxi, foot, or ferry

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Line 1 subway
best
1. Take the subway from WTC Cortlandt to 18 Stsubway 1
26 min
$3
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Battery Park City/Vesey St. to Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79ferry Sg
41 min
$1–9
Bus
1. Take the bus from South End Av/Albany St to 8 Av/W 17 Stbus M20
44 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ground Zero to Chelsea Pierstaxi 2.9 mi
7 min
$16–20
Walk
1. Take the foot from Ground Zero to Chelsea Pierswalk 2.7 mi
51 min
Line 1 subway, subway, bus
1. Take the subway from WTC Cortlandt to Franklin Stsubway 1
2. Take the subway from Canal St to 14 Stsubway C / ...
3. Take the bus from W 14 St/8 Av to 11 Av/W 15 Stbus M12
26 min
$9–14

Ground Zero to Chelsea Piers by foot and subway

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Distance: 3.1 mi
Duration: 26 min

What companies run services between Ground Zero, NY, USA and Chelsea Piers, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from WTC Cortlandt to 18 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from South End Av/Albany St to 8 Av/W 17 St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 25 min.

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