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How to get fromManhattan to New York Public Libraryby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Manhattan to New York Public Library by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from 86 St to 42 St-Bryant Parksubway subway B
    15 min
    $3
  2. Bus via 5 Av/W 45 St

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 79 St to 5 Av/W 45 Stbus bus M1 / ...
    25 min
    $2–8
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Manhattan to New York Public Librarytaxi taxi 2.5 mi
    6 min
    $15–18
  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Manhattan to New York Public Librarywalk walk 2.5 mi
    47 min
  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 80 St to 5 Av/W 39 Stbus bus M1 / ...
    27 min
    $3–8

Manhattan to New York Public Library by subway and foot

Calendar550Weekly Services
Duration15 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and New York Public Library, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 86 St to 42 St-Bryant Park every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/E 79 St to 5 Av/W 45 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 21 min. Westchester County Bee-Line System also services this route every 4 hours.

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