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

The cheapest way to get from Midtown East to Manhattan is to line 6 subway which costs $3 and takes 7 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Midtown East to Manhattan is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $16 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Midtown East and Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 1 Av/E 45 St and arriving at 1 Av/E 89 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Midtown East and Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from East 34th Street and arriving at East 90th St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

Is there a direct train between Midtown East and Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 51st Street and arriving at 86th Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from Midtown East to Manhattan?

The distance between Midtown East and Manhattan is 2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Midtown East to Manhattan without a car is to line 6 subway which takes 7 min and costs $3.

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

The line 6 subway from 51st Street to 86th Street takes 7 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

Midtown East to Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 1 Av/E 45 St station.

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

Midtown East to Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, depart from 51st Street station.

Where does the Midtown East to Manhattan bus arrive?

Midtown East to Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 1 Av/E 89 St station.

Where does the Midtown East to Manhattan train arrive?

Midtown East to Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 86th Street station.

Where can I stay near Manhattan?

There are 3042+ hotels available in Manhattan.

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Midtown East to Manhattan by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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Line 6 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 51st Street to 86th Streetsubway 4 / ...
7 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 1 Av/E 45 St to 1 Av/E 89 Stbus M15
18 min
$3–75
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from East 34th Street to East 90th Stferry As / ...
25 min
$5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Midtown East to Manhattantaxi 3.1 mi
6 min
$16–20
Bus, subway
1. Take the bus from E 49 St/1 Av to W 49 St/Avenue Of The Americasbus M50
2. Take the subway from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to 86 Stsubway B
31 min
$6–10
Walk
1. Take the foot from Midtown East to Manhattanwalk 2.9 mi
55 min

Midtown East to Manhattan by subway

1805Weekly Subways

7 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 1.9 mi
Duration: 7 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 51st Street to 86th Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 1 Av/E 45 St to 1 Av/E 89 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 18 min. Hampton Jitney Inc. also services this route every 2 hours.

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