There are 4 ways to get from Manhattan to New York (State) by subway, ferry, bus, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Manhattan to New York (State) by subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to New York (State) is to subway which costs $3 and takes 17 min.
The fastest way to get from Manhattan to New York (State) is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $21 - $26.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5 Av/E 79 St and arriving at 5 Av/W 10 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.
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.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from 86 St and arriving at W 4 St-Wash Sq. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.
The distance between Manhattan and New York (State) is 4 miles.
The best way to get from Manhattan to New York (State) without a car is to subway which takes 17 min and costs $3.
The subway from 86 St to W 4 St-Wash Sq takes 17 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Manhattan to New York (State) bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 5 Av/E 79 St station.
Manhattan to New York (State) train services, operated by MTA, depart from 86 St station.
What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and New York (State), USA?
MTA operates a subway from 86 St to W 4 St-Wash Sq every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, NYC Ferry operates a ferry from East 90th St to Stuyvesant Cove hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 21 min.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 86 St to W 4 St-Wash Sq
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from 5 Av/E 79 St to 5 Av/W 10 St
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Phone
- 1-844-469-3377
- [email protected]
- Website
- ferry.nyc
Ferry from East 90th St to Stuyvesant Cove
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://www.ferry.nyc
- Schedules at
- https://www.ferry.nyc/routes-and-schedules/
- Adult one-way
- $5
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Estimated price
- $21–26
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Manhattan to New York (State) bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 10 St station.
Manhattan to New York (State) train services, operated by MTA, arrive at W 4 St-Wash Sq station.
There are 3959+ hotels available in New York (State).






