What is the cheapest way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Ground Zero?

The cheapest way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Ground Zero is to subway which costs $3 and takes 23 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Ground Zero?

The fastest way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Ground Zero is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $21 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Midtown Manhattan and Ground Zero?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5th Avenue & 56th Street and arriving at Broadway/Cortlandt St. Services depart five times a day, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Midtown Manhattan and Ground Zero?

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 Manhattan and Ground Zero?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 5 Av/53 St and arriving at World Trade Center. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

How far is it from Midtown Manhattan to Ground Zero?

The distance between Midtown Manhattan and Ground Zero is 5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Ground Zero without a car is to subway via Canal St which takes 21 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Midtown Manhattan to Ground Zero?

It takes approximately 21 min to get from Midtown Manhattan to Ground Zero, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Midtown Manhattan to Ground Zero bus from?

Midtown Manhattan to Ground Zero bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 5th Avenue & 56th Street station.

Where do I catch the Midtown Manhattan to Ground Zero train from?

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

Where does the Midtown Manhattan to Ground Zero bus arrive?

Midtown Manhattan to Ground Zero bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Broadway/Cortlandt St station.

Where does the Midtown Manhattan to Ground Zero train arrive?

Midtown Manhattan to Ground Zero train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Canal St station.

Where can I stay near Ground Zero?

There are 3007+ hotels available in Ground Zero.

Midtown Manhattan to Ground Zero - 8 ways to travel via subway, bus, and ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Midtown Manhattan to Ground Zero by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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Subway via Canal St
best
1. Take the subway from 5 Av/53 St to Canal Stsubway E
21 min
$6
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from East 34th Street to Wall St/Pier 11ferry As / ...
39 min
$2–11
Bus
1. Take the bus from 5th Avenue & 56th Street to Broadway/Cortlandt Stbus BxM18
29 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Midtown Manhattan to Ground Zerotaxi 4.4 mi
10 min
$21–25
Subway
1. Take the subway from 5 Av/53 St to World Trade Centersubway E
23 min
$3
Bus via 7 Av/W 50 St
1. Take the bus from 7 Av/W 50 St to Chambers St/Hudson Stbus M20
37 min
$3–8
Bus via Lexington Av/E 50 St
1. Take the bus from Lexington Av/E 50 St to Park Row/Beekman Stbus M103
48 min
$3–8
Walk
1. Take the foot from Midtown Manhattan to Ground Zerowalk 3.8 mi
1h 14m

Midtown Manhattan to Ground Zero by subway and foot

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Distance: 4.5 mi
Duration: 21 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 5 Av/53 St to Canal St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5th Avenue & 56th Street to Broadway/Cortlandt St 5 times a day. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 25 min.

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