There are 4 ways to get from Lower Manhattan to The Cloisters by subway, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway
best- Take the subway from Canal St to Dyckman Stsubway A
42 min$3Bus
- Take the bus from Bowery/Spring St to 3 Av/E 33 Stbus M103
- Take the bus from 3 Av/E 33 St to Dyckman St/Sherman Avbus BxM1
1h 41m$3–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lower Manhattan to The Cloisterstaxi 11.7 mi
20 min$45–60Drive 11.7 mi
- Drive from Lower Manhattan to The Cloisterscar 11.7 mi
20 min$3–4
Lower Manhattan to The Cloisters by subway and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lower Manhattan to The Cloisters is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 20 min.
The fastest way to get from Lower Manhattan to The Cloisters is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $45 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Lower Manhattan to The Cloisters. However, there are services departing from Bowery/Spring St and arriving at Dyckman St/Sherman Av via 3 Av/E 33 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Canal St and arriving at Dyckman St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.
The distance between Lower Manhattan and The Cloisters is 12 miles. The road distance is 11.7 miles.
The best way to get from Lower Manhattan to The Cloisters without a car is to subway which takes 42 min and costs $3.
The subway from Canal St to Dyckman St takes 35 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Lower Manhattan to The Cloisters bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Bowery/Spring St station.
Lower Manhattan to The Cloisters train services, operated by MTA, depart from Canal St station.
Lower Manhattan to The Cloisters bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 3 Av/E 33 St station.
What companies run services between Lower Manhattan, NY, USA and The Cloisters, NY, USA?
MTA operates a subway from Canal St to Dyckman St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 35 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bowery/Spring St to The Cloisters via 3 Av/E 33 St and Dyckman St/Sherman Av in around 1h 41m.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Canal St to Dyckman St
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Bowery/Spring St to 3 Av/E 33 St
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from 3 Av/E 33 St to Dyckman St/Sherman Av
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Estimated price
- $45–60
Bay Express
- Phone
- +1 718-232-3434
Chico Express
- Phone
- +1 718-256-6666
- Website
- chicoexpress.net
La Revancha
- Phone
- +1 718-236-2424
- Website
- larevancha.net
NYC.gov
- Website
- nyc.gov
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
Classic Taxi
- Phone
- +1 973-484-9494
Denville Taxi Service
- Phone
- (973) 814 9600
- Website
- denvilletaxiservice.com
Newark Airport Limo & Taxi
- Phone
- (732) 548-1141
Quick Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 (973) 338 2101
- Website
- quick-taxiservice.com
Babe’s Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Black Cabby
- Phone
- +1 908-76-82947
- Website
- blackcabby.com
Elizabeth Taxi
- Phone
- +1 908-344-1729
- Website
- elizabethtaxi.com
Always Ready Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 527-5555
Carmel Car & Limo
- Phone
- (212) 666-6666
- Website
- carmellimo.com
Dial 7 Car Service
- Phone
- (212) 777-7777
- Website
- dial7.com
Queens Village Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 776-8787
- Website
- queensvillagecarservice.com
Mexico Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914-968-6666
- Website
- mexicocs.com
Ernie's & Yorktown Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914 666 7379
Empire Ride Inc
- Phone
- +1 914 290 5400
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More Questions & Answers
Lower Manhattan to The Cloisters train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Dyckman St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lower Manhattan to The Cloisters is 12 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Lower Manhattan to The Cloisters.
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