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

The cheapest way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Chinatown is to subway which costs $3 and takes 11 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Chinatown is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $18 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Midtown Manhattan and Chinatown?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5 Av/W 50 St and arriving at E 8 St/Lafayette St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

Is there a direct train between Midtown Manhattan and Chinatown?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr and arriving at Grand St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from Midtown Manhattan to Chinatown?

The distance between Midtown Manhattan and Chinatown is 4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Chinatown without a car is to subway which takes 11 min and costs $3.

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

The subway from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to Grand St takes 11 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

Midtown Manhattan to Chinatown bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 5 Av/W 50 St station.

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

Midtown Manhattan to Chinatown train services, operated by MTA, depart from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr station.

Where does the Midtown Manhattan to Chinatown bus arrive?

Midtown Manhattan to Chinatown bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at E 8 St/Lafayette St station.

Where does the Midtown Manhattan to Chinatown train arrive?

Midtown Manhattan to Chinatown train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Grand St station.

Where can I stay near Chinatown?

There are 3659+ hotels available in Chinatown.

Midtown Manhattan to Chinatown - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Midtown Manhattan to Chinatown by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to Grand Stsubway B / ...
11 min
$3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 50 St to E 8 St/Lafayette Stbus M1 / ...
25 min
$1–30
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Midtown Manhattan to Chinatowntaxi 3.4 mi
8 min
$18–22
Walk
1. Take the walk from Midtown Manhattan to Chinatownwalk 3.2 mi
1h 2m

Midtown Manhattan to Chinatown by subway

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Distance: 3.5 mi
Duration: 11 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to Grand St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/W 50 St to E 8 St/Lafayette St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 25 min. CoachRun also services this route 5 times a week.

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