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

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There are 6 ways to get from Manhattan to New York University by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from 86 St to Broadway-Lafayette Stsubway subway B
    24 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 72 St to E 8 St/5 Avbus bus M1 / ...
    38 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Manhattan to New York Universitytaxi taxi 4.6 mi
    11 min
    $21–26

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Manhattan to New York Universitywalk walk 4.4 mi
    1h 24m

  5. Subway via W 4 St-Wash Sq

    1. Take the subway from 86 St to W 4 St-Wash Sqsubway subway C / ...
    25 min
    $3

  6. Bus via 5 Av/E 84 St

    1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 84 St to Broadway/W 3 Stbus bus M1
    48 min
    $3–8

Manhattan to New York University by subway and foot

Calendar550Weekly Services
Duration24 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.2 mi
  • Duration: 24 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 86 St to Broadway-Lafayette St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/E 72 St to E 8 St/5 Av every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 33 min.

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