What is the cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Alphabet City?

The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Alphabet City is to line 6 subway which costs $3 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Manhattan to Alphabet City?

The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Alphabet City is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $23 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Manhattan and Alphabet City?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lexington Av/E 68 St and arriving at 3 Av/E 14 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Manhattan and Alphabet City?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from East 90th St and arriving at Stuyvesant Cove. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

Is there a direct train between Manhattan and Alphabet City?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 86th Street and arriving at 14 St-Union Sq. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

How far is it from Manhattan to Alphabet City?

The distance between Manhattan and Alphabet City is 4 miles.

How do I travel from Manhattan to Alphabet City without a car?

The best way to get from Manhattan to Alphabet City without a car is to line 6 subway which takes 15 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Manhattan to Alphabet City?

The line 6 subway from 86th Street to 14 St-Union Sq takes 15 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Manhattan to Alphabet City bus from?

Manhattan to Alphabet City bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Lexington Av/E 68 St station.

Where do I catch the Manhattan to Alphabet City train from?

Manhattan to Alphabet City train services, operated by MTA, depart from 86th Street station.

Where does the Manhattan to Alphabet City bus arrive?

Manhattan to Alphabet City bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 3 Av/E 14 St station.

Where does the Manhattan to Alphabet City train arrive?

Manhattan to Alphabet City train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 14 St-Union Sq station.

Where can I stay near Alphabet City?

There are 3944+ hotels available in Alphabet City.

Manhattan to Alphabet City - 6 ways to travel via line 6 subway, ferry, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Manhattan to Alphabet City by subway, ferry, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 6 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 86th Street to 14 St-Union Sqsubway 6 / ...
15 min
$3
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from East 90th St to Stuyvesant Coveferry Rs
21 min
$5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lexington Av/E 68 St to 3 Av/E 14 Stbus M101 / ...
28 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manhattan to Alphabet Citytaxi 5 mi
10 min
$23–28
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from 86 St to W 4 St-Wash Sqsubway C / ...
2. Take the bus from W 8 St/6 Av to E 10 St/Avenue Cbus M8
46 min
$6–11
Walk
1. Take the foot from Manhattan to Alphabet Citywalk 4.9 mi
1h 33m

Manhattan to Alphabet City by subway

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Distance: 3.7 mi
Duration: 15 min

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Alphabet City, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 86th Street to 14 St-Union Sq every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, NYC Ferry operates a ferry from East 90th St to Stuyvesant Cove hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 21 min.

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