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How to get fromMidtown Manhattan to Alphabet Cityby bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Midtown Manhattan to Alphabet City by bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Lexington Av/E 45 St to 3 Av/E 14 Stbus bus M101 / ...
    15 min
    $3–8

  2. Subway

    1. Take the subway from 5 Av/53 St to Delancey St-Essex Stsubway subway F / ...
    16 min
    $3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Midtown Manhattan to Alphabet Citytaxi taxi 2.9 mi
    6 min
    $16–19

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Midtown Manhattan to Alphabet Citywalk walk 2.9 mi
    56 min

  5. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from 5 Av/53 St to W 4 St-Wash Sqsubway subway E / ...
    2. Take the bus from W 8 St/6 Av to E 10 St/Avenue Cbus bus M8
    41 min
    $6–11

Midtown Manhattan to Alphabet City by bus

Calendar1522Weekly Buses
Duration15 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1.6 mi
  • Duration: 15 min

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

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Lexington Av/E 45 St to 3 Av/E 14 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, MTA operates a subway from 5 Av/53 St to Delancey St-Essex St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 16 min.

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