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How to get fromHarlem to Lower East Sideby subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from 125 St to Grand Stsubway subway B / ...
    22 min
    $3
  2. Drive 8.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Harlem to Lower East Sidecar car 8.6 mi
    14 min
    $2–3
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 2 Av/E 96 St to Allen St/Grand Stbus bus M15 / ...
    48 min
    $3–8
  4. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from East 90th St to East 34th Streetferry ferry As / ...
    2. Take the ferry from East 34th Street to Corlears Hookferry ferry Sb
    1h 17m
    $10
  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Harlem to Lower East Sidetaxi taxi 8.6 mi
    14 min
    $35–45

Harlem to Lower East Side by subway

Calendar1506Weekly Subways
Duration22 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

MTA operates a subway from 125 St to Grand St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 22 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 2 Av/E 96 St to Allen St/Grand St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 48 min.

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