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

The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Chinatown is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 13 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Chinatown is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $24 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Manhattan and Chinatown?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lexington Av/E 68 St and arriving at 3 Av/E 11 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Manhattan and Chinatown?

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 Chinatown?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 81 St-Museum of Natural History and arriving at Grand St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

How far is it from Manhattan to Chinatown?

The distance between Manhattan and Chinatown is 5 miles. The road distance is 5.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manhattan to Chinatown without a car is to subway which takes 19 min and costs $3.

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

The subway from 81 St-Museum of Natural History to Grand St takes 19 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Manhattan to Chinatown bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Manhattan to Chinatown train from?

Manhattan to Chinatown train services, operated by MTA, depart from 81 St-Museum of Natural History station.

Where does the Manhattan to Chinatown bus arrive?

Manhattan to Chinatown bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 3 Av/E 11 St station.

Where does the Manhattan to Chinatown train arrive?

Manhattan to Chinatown train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Grand St station.

Can I drive from Manhattan to Chinatown?

Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Chinatown is 6 miles. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Manhattan to Chinatown.

Where can I stay near Chinatown?

There are 3780+ hotels available in Chinatown.

Manhattan to Chinatown - 5 ways to travel via subway, ferry, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Manhattan to Chinatown by subway, ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 81 St-Museum of Natural History to Grand Stsubway B
19 min
$3
Drive 5.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Manhattan to Chinatowncar 5.5 mi
13 min
$1–2
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 11 Stbus M101 / ...
30 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manhattan to Chinatowntaxi 5.5 mi
13 min
$24–30

Manhattan to Chinatown by subway

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Distance: 5.2 mi
Duration: 19 min

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Chinatown, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 81 St-Museum of Natural History to Grand St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 19 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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