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There are 4 ways to get from Manhattan to 55th Street Station by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle to 55 Stsubway subway D
    40 min
    $3
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East 57th Street & Madison Avenue to Shore Rd/72 Stbus bus X27 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Shore Rd/71 St to 60 St/13 Avbus bus B9
    1h 41m
    $6–15
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Manhattan to 55th Street Stationtaxi taxi 12.8 mi
    24 min
    $60–75
  4. Drive  12.8 mi

    1. Drive from Manhattan to 55th Street Stationcar car 12.8 mi
    24 min
    $3–4

Manhattan to 55th Street Station by subway and foot

Calendar956Weekly Services
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Comparing Your Travel Options

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and 55th Street Station, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle to 55 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from East 57th Street & Madison Avenue to 55th Street Station via Shore Rd/72 St, Shore Rd/71 St, and 60 St/13 Av in around 1h 41m.

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