What is the cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Chelsea?

The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Chelsea is to subway which costs $3 and takes 13 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Manhattan to Chelsea?

The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Chelsea is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs $18 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Manhattan and Chelsea?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 86th Street & Lexington Avenue and arriving at Union Square - 17th St & Broadway. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

Is there a direct train between Manhattan and Chelsea?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 86 St and arriving at 23 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from Manhattan to Chelsea?

The distance between Manhattan and Chelsea is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Manhattan to Chelsea without a car?

The best way to get from Manhattan to Chelsea without a car is to subway which takes 13 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Manhattan to Chelsea?

The subway from 86 St to 23 St takes 13 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Manhattan to Chelsea bus from?

Manhattan to Chelsea bus services, operated by OVR Ride LLC, depart from 86th Street & Lexington Avenue station.

Where do I catch the Manhattan to Chelsea train from?

Manhattan to Chelsea train services, operated by MTA, depart from 86 St station.

Where does the Manhattan to Chelsea bus arrive?

Manhattan to Chelsea bus services, operated by OVR Ride LLC, arrive at Union Square - 17th St & Broadway station.

Where does the Manhattan to Chelsea train arrive?

Manhattan to Chelsea train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 23 St station.

Where can I stay near Chelsea?

There are 2854+ hotels available in Chelsea.

Manhattan to Chelsea - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Manhattan to Chelsea by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
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1. Take the subway from 86 St to 23 Stsubway A / ...
13 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 86th Street & Lexington Avenue to Union Square - 17th St & Broadwaybus Nyc / ...
20 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manhattan to Chelseataxi 3.5 mi
7 min
$18–22
Walk
1. Take the walk from Manhattan to Chelseawalk 3.4 mi
1h 6m

Manhattan to Chelsea by subway

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Distance: 3.1 mi
Duration: 13 min

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Chelsea, New York County, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 86 St to 23 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, OVR Ride LLC operates a bus from 86th Street & Lexington Avenue to Union Square - 17th St & Broadway on demand, and the journey takes 20 min. MTA Bus Company also services this route every 15 minutes.

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