What is the cheapest way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Alphabet City?

The cheapest way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Alphabet City is to subway which costs $3 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Alphabet City?

The fastest way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Alphabet City is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $16 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between Midtown Manhattan and Alphabet City?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lexington Av/E 45 St and arriving at 3 Av/E 14 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

Is there a direct train between Midtown Manhattan and Alphabet City?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 5 Av/53 St and arriving at Delancey St-Essex St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

How far is it from Midtown Manhattan to Alphabet City?

The distance between Midtown Manhattan and Alphabet City is 4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Alphabet City without a car is to subway which takes 16 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Midtown Manhattan to Alphabet City?

The subway from 5 Av/53 St to Delancey St-Essex St takes 16 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Midtown Manhattan to Alphabet City bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Midtown Manhattan to Alphabet City train from?

Midtown Manhattan to Alphabet City train services, operated by MTA, depart from 5 Av/53 St station.

Where does the Midtown Manhattan to Alphabet City bus arrive?

Midtown Manhattan to Alphabet City bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 3 Av/E 14 St station.

Where does the Midtown Manhattan to Alphabet City train arrive?

Midtown Manhattan to Alphabet City train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Delancey St-Essex St station.

Where can I stay near Alphabet City?

There are 3738+ hotels available in Alphabet City.

Midtown Manhattan to Alphabet City - 5 ways to travel via subway, bus, and taxi

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

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Subway
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1. Take the subway from 5 Av/53 St to Delancey St-Essex Stsubway F / ...
16 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lexington Av/E 45 St to 3 Av/E 14 Stbus M101 / ...
17 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Midtown Manhattan to Alphabet Citytaxi 2.9 mi
6 min
$16–19
Walk
1. Take the walk from Midtown Manhattan to Alphabet Citywalk 2.9 mi
56 min
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from 5 Av/53 St to W 4 St-Wash Sqsubway E / ...
2. Take the bus from W 8 St/6 Av to E 10 St/Avenue Cbus M8
41 min
$6–11

Midtown Manhattan to Alphabet City by subway

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Distance: 3.9 mi
Duration: 16 min

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

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. Alternatively, 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 17 min.

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