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

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There are 4 ways to get from Lower Manhattan to New York by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Prince St to 8 St-NYUsubway subway N / ...
    3 min
    $3
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Centre St/Broome St to Lafayette St/E 4 Stbus bus M1
    4 min
    $3–8
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lower Manhattan to New Yorktaxi taxi 4,920 ft
    2 min
    $9–12
  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Lower Manhattan to New Yorkwalk walk 4,530 ft
    16 min

Lower Manhattan to New York by subway

Calendar1772Weekly Subways
Duration3 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Lower Manhattan, NY, USA and New York, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Prince St to 8 St-NYU every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 3 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Centre St/Broome St to Lafayette St/E 4 St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 4 min.

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