What is the cheapest way to get from Lower East Side to Midtown Manhattan?

The cheapest way to get from Lower East Side to Midtown Manhattan is to subway which costs $3 and takes 17 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Lower East Side to Midtown Manhattan?

The fastest way to get from Lower East Side to Midtown Manhattan is to ferry which takes 9 min and costs $5.

Is there a direct bus between Lower East Side and Midtown Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Allen St/Grand St and arriving at 1 Av/E 42 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Lower East Side and Midtown Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Corlears Hook and arriving at East 34th Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

Is there a direct train between Lower East Side and Midtown Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Delancey St-Essex St and arriving at 5 Av/53 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

How far is it from Lower East Side to Midtown Manhattan?

The distance between Lower East Side and Midtown Manhattan is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Lower East Side to Midtown Manhattan without a car?

The best way to get from Lower East Side to Midtown Manhattan without a car is to ferry which takes 9 min and costs $5.

How long does it take to get from Lower East Side to Midtown Manhattan?

The ferry from Corlears Hook to East 34th Street takes 9 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Lower East Side to Midtown Manhattan bus from?

Lower East Side to Midtown Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Allen St/Grand St station.

Where do I catch the Lower East Side to Midtown Manhattan train from?

Lower East Side to Midtown Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, depart from Delancey St-Essex St station.

Where does the Lower East Side to Midtown Manhattan bus arrive?

Lower East Side to Midtown Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 1 Av/E 42 St station.

Where does the Lower East Side to Midtown Manhattan train arrive?

Lower East Side to Midtown Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 5 Av/53 St station.

Where can I stay near Midtown Manhattan?

There are 3471+ hotels available in Midtown Manhattan.

Lower East Side to Midtown Manhattan - 5 ways to travel via ferry, and subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Lower East Side to Midtown Manhattan by ferry, subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Corlears Hook to East 34th Streetferry Sb
9 min
$5
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Allen St/Grand St to 1 Av/E 42 Stbus M15 / ...
19 min
$1–30
Subway
1. Take the subway from Delancey St-Essex St to 5 Av/53 Stsubway F / ...
17 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lower East Side to Midtown Manhattantaxi 3.6 mi
9 min
$19–23
Walk
1. Take the walk from Lower East Side to Midtown Manhattanwalk 3.5 mi
1h 8m

Lower East Side to Midtown Manhattan by ferry

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Distance: 2.6 mi
Duration: 9 min

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

NYC Ferry operates a ferry from Corlears Hook to East 34th Street hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, MTA operates a subway from Delancey St-Essex St to 5 Av/53 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 17 min.

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