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How to get fromManhattan to New York Public Library Main Branchby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from 86 St to 42 St-Bryant Parksubway subway B
    15 min
    $3
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 77 St to 5 Av/W 45 Stbus bus M1 / ...
    24 min
    $3–8
  3. Taxi

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

    1. Take the walk from Manhattan to New York Public Library Main Branchwalk walk 2.5 mi
    47 min
  5. Bus via 5 Av/E 72 St

    1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 72 St to 5 Av/W 41 Stbus bus M4 / ...
    24 min
    $3–8

Manhattan to New York Public Library Main Branch by subway and foot

Calendar550Weekly Services
Duration15 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Comparing Your Travel Options

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and New York Public Library Main Branch, 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 77 St to 5 Av/W 45 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 20 min.

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