What is the cheapest way to get from Long Island to Lower Manhattan?

The cheapest way to get from Long Island to Lower Manhattan is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 13 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Long Island to Lower Manhattan?

The fastest way to get from Long Island to Lower Manhattan is to subway which takes 11 min and costs $3.

Is there a direct bus between Long Island and Lower Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cherry St/Jackson St and arriving at Worth St/Centre St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

Is there a direct train between Long Island and Lower Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and arriving at Canal St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from Long Island to Lower Manhattan?

The distance between Long Island and Lower Manhattan is 3 miles. The road distance is 6.2 miles.

How do I travel from Long Island to Lower Manhattan without a car?

The best way to get from Long Island to Lower Manhattan without a car is to subway which takes 11 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Long Island to Lower Manhattan?

The subway from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to Canal St takes 11 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Lower Manhattan bus from?

Long Island to Lower Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Cherry St/Jackson St station.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Lower Manhattan train from?

Long Island to Lower Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, depart from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr station.

Where does the Long Island to Lower Manhattan bus arrive?

Long Island to Lower Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Worth St/Centre St station.

Where does the Long Island to Lower Manhattan train arrive?

Long Island to Lower Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Canal St station.

Can I drive from Long Island to Lower Manhattan?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to Lower Manhattan is 6 miles. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Long Island to Lower Manhattan.

Where can I stay near Lower Manhattan?

There are 3789+ hotels available in Lower Manhattan.

Long Island to Lower Manhattan - 5 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Long Island to Lower Manhattan by subway, bus, taxi, car, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to Canal Stsubway Q / ...
11 min
$3
Drive 6.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Lower Manhattancar 6.1 mi
13 min
$2
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cherry St/Jackson St to Worth St/Centre Stbus M22
16 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to Lower Manhattantaxi 6.1 mi
13 min
$30–40
Walk
1. Take the walk from Corlears Hook to Lower Manhattanwalk 1.5 mi
29 min

Long Island to Lower Manhattan by subway

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Distance: 2.8 mi
Duration: 11 min

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Lower Manhattan, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to Canal St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Cherry St/Jackson St to Worth St/Centre St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 16 min.

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