What is the cheapest way to get from Manhattan to 161st Street?

The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to 161st Street is to line 4 subway which costs $3 and takes 24 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Manhattan to 161st Street?

The fastest way to get from Manhattan to 161st Street is to train which takes 6 min and costs $5 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Manhattan and 161st Street?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madison Av/E 84 St and arriving at Grand Concourse/E 161 St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

Is there a direct train between Manhattan and 161st Street?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 125th Street - Harlem and arriving at Melrose. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4 min.

How far is it from Manhattan to 161st Street?

The distance between Manhattan and 161st Street is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Manhattan to 161st Street without a car?

The best way to get from Manhattan to 161st Street without a car is to train which takes 6 min and costs $5 - $9.

How long does it take to get from Manhattan to 161st Street?

The train from 125th Street - Harlem to Melrose takes 4 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Manhattan to 161st Street bus from?

Manhattan to 161st Street bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Madison Av/E 84 St station.

Where do I catch the Manhattan to 161st Street train from?

Manhattan to 161st Street train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from 125th Street - Harlem station.

Train or bus from Manhattan to 161st Street?

The best way to get from Manhattan to 161st Street is to train which takes 6 min and costs $5 - $9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $8 and takes 30 min.

Where does the Manhattan to 161st Street bus arrive?

Manhattan to 161st Street bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Grand Concourse/E 161 St station.

Where does the Manhattan to 161st Street train arrive?

Manhattan to 161st Street train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Melrose station.

Where can I stay near 161st Street?

There are 2941+ hotels available in 161st Street.

Manhattan to 161st Street - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Manhattan to 161st Street by train, bus, taxi, foot, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Melrosetrain Harlem
6 min
$5–9
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 84 St to Grand Concourse/E 161 Stbus BxM4
30 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manhattan to 161st Streettaxi 4.8 mi
10 min
$22–27
Walk
1. Take the foot from Manhattan to 161st Streetwalk 4.6 mi
1h 28m
Line 4 subway
1. Take the subway from 86th Street to 161 St-Yankee Stadiumsubway 4
24 min
$3
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from 86 St to 161 St-Yankee Stadiumsubway B
2. Take the bus from E 161 St/River Av to E 161 St/Melrose Avbus Bx6 / ...
31 min
$6–11

Manhattan to 161st Street by train and foot

240Weekly Services

6 minAverage Duration

$5Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2.1 mi
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What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and 161st Street, NY, USA?

Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from 125th Street - Harlem to Melrose hourly. Tickets cost $5–9 and the journey takes 4 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 84 St to Grand Concourse/E 161 St hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 23 min.

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