What is the cheapest way to get from Midtown East to Chinatown?

The cheapest way to get from Midtown East to Chinatown is to line 6 subway which costs $3 and takes 12 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Midtown East to Chinatown?

The fastest way to get from Midtown East to Chinatown is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $24 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Midtown East and Chinatown?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 2 Av/E 46 St and arriving at East Houston St/Forsyth St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Midtown East and Chinatown?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from East 34th Street and arriving at Wall St/Pier 11. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

Is there a direct train between Midtown East and Chinatown?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grand Central-42 St and arriving at Canal St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

How far is it from Midtown East to Chinatown?

The distance between Midtown East and Chinatown is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Midtown East to Chinatown without a car?

The best way to get from Midtown East to Chinatown without a car is to line 6 subway which takes 12 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Midtown East to Chinatown?

The line 6 subway from Grand Central-42 St to Canal St takes 12 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Midtown East to Chinatown bus from?

Midtown East to Chinatown bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 2 Av/E 46 St station.

Where do I catch the Midtown East to Chinatown train from?

Midtown East to Chinatown train services, operated by MTA, depart from Grand Central-42 St station.

Where does the Midtown East to Chinatown bus arrive?

Midtown East to Chinatown bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at East Houston St/Forsyth St station.

Where does the Midtown East to Chinatown train arrive?

Midtown East to Chinatown train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Canal St station.

Where can I stay near Chinatown?

There are 2808+ hotels available in Chinatown.

Midtown East to Chinatown - 5 ways to travel via line 6 subway, bus, and ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Midtown East to Chinatown by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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Line 6 subway
best
1. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to Canal Stsubway 6 / ...
12 min
$3
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from East 34th Street to Wall St/Pier 11ferry As / ...
24 min
$2–11
Bus
1. Take the bus from 2 Av/E 46 St to East Houston St/Forsyth Stbus M15
23 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Midtown East to Chinatowntaxi 4.9 mi
10 min
$24–30
Walk
1. Take the walk from Midtown East to Chinatownwalk 3.2 mi
1h 2m

Midtown East to Chinatown by subway

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Distance: 2.8 mi
Duration: 12 min

What companies run services between Midtown East, NY, USA and Chinatown, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Grand Central-42 St to Canal St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 2 Av/E 46 St to East Houston St/Forsyth St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 23 min.

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