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

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There are 4 ways to get from Lower East Side to New York 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 W 4 St-Wash Sqsubway subway F / ...
    6 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bowery/Grand St to 3 Av/E 9 Stbus bus M103
    9 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lower East Side to New Yorktaxi taxi 1.6 mi
    4 min
    $11–15

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Lower East Side to New Yorkwalk walk 1.5 mi
    29 min

Lower East Side to New York by subway

Calendar1764Weekly Subways
Duration6 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1.5 mi
  • Duration: 6 min

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

MTA operates a subway from Delancey St-Essex St to W 4 St-Wash Sq every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Bowery/Grand St to 3 Av/E 9 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 9 min.

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