What is the cheapest way to get from Manhattan to 51st Street?

The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to 51st Street is to line 6 subway which costs $3 and takes 7 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Manhattan to 51st Street?

The fastest way to get from Manhattan to 51st Street is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $14 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between Manhattan and 51st Street?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lexington Av/E 85 St and arriving at Lexington Av/E 53 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

Is there a direct train between Manhattan and 51st Street?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 86th Street and arriving at 51st Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from Manhattan to 51st Street?

The distance between Manhattan and 51st Street is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Manhattan to 51st Street without a car?

The best way to get from Manhattan to 51st Street without a car is to line 6 subway which takes 7 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Manhattan to 51st Street?

The line 6 subway from 86th Street to 51st Street takes 7 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Manhattan to 51st Street bus from?

Manhattan to 51st Street bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Lexington Av/E 85 St station.

Where do I catch the Manhattan to 51st Street train from?

Manhattan to 51st Street train services, operated by MTA, depart from 86th Street station.

Where does the Manhattan to 51st Street bus arrive?

Manhattan to 51st Street bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Lexington Av/E 53 St station.

Where does the Manhattan to 51st Street train arrive?

Manhattan to 51st Street train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 51st Street station.

Where can I stay near 51st Street?

There are 2823+ hotels available in 51st Street.

Manhattan to 51st Street - 4 ways to travel via line 6 subway, bus, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Manhattan to 51st Street by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 6 subway
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1. Take the subway from 86th Street to 51st Streetsubway 4 / ...
7 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lexington Av/E 85 St to Lexington Av/E 53 Stbus M101 / ...
18 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manhattan to 51st Streettaxi 2.3 mi
5 min
$14–17
Walk
1. Take the walk from Manhattan to 51st Streetwalk 2.2 mi
43 min

Manhattan to 51st Street by subway

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7 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1.9 mi
Duration: 7 min

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and 51st Street, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 86th Street to 51st Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Lexington Av/E 85 St to Lexington Av/E 53 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 18 min.

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