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How to get fromLower East Side to Chinatownby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Lower East Side to Chinatown by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Delancey St-Essex St to Canal Stsubway subway J / ...
    3 min
    $3
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Essex St/Grand St to Park Row/Worth Stbus bus M9
    7 min
    $3–8
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lower East Side to Chinatowntaxi taxi 3,420 ft
    1 min
    $5–7
  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Lower East Side to Chinatownwalk walk 3,290 ft
    12 min

Lower East Side to Chinatown by subway

Calendar981Weekly Subways
Duration3 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Lower East Side, NY, USA and Chinatown, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Delancey St-Essex St to Canal St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 3 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Essex St/Grand St to Park Row/Worth St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 7 min.

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