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

The cheapest way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Lower East Side is to subway which costs $3 and takes 16 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Lower East Side is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $19 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Midtown Manhattan and Lower East Side?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lexington Av/E 45 St and arriving at Bowery/Grand St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Midtown Manhattan and Lower East Side?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from East 34th Street and arriving at Corlears Hook. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

Is there a direct train between Midtown Manhattan and Lower East Side?

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 Lower East Side?

The distance between Midtown Manhattan and Lower East Side is 3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Lower East Side without a car is to ferry which takes 12 min and costs $5.

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

The ferry from East 34th Street to Corlears Hook takes 12 min including transfers and departs hourly.

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

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

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

Midtown Manhattan to Lower East Side train services, operated by MTA, depart from 5 Av/53 St station.

Where does the Midtown Manhattan to Lower East Side bus arrive?

Midtown Manhattan to Lower East Side bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Bowery/Grand St station.

Where does the Midtown Manhattan to Lower East Side train arrive?

Midtown Manhattan to Lower East Side train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Delancey St-Essex St station.

Where can I stay near Lower East Side?

There are 3400+ hotels available in Lower East Side.

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There are 5 ways to get from Midtown Manhattan to Lower East Side by ferry, subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from East 34th Street to Corlears Hookferry Sb
12 min
$5
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lexington Av/E 45 St to Bowery/Grand Stbus M103
28 min
$1–30
Subway
1. Take the subway from 5 Av/53 St to Delancey St-Essex Stsubway F / ...
16 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Midtown Manhattan to Lower East Sidetaxi 3.7 mi
9 min
$19–23
Walk
1. Take the walk from Midtown Manhattan to Lower East Sidewalk 3.5 mi
1h 8m

Midtown Manhattan to Lower East Side by ferry

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Distance: 2.6 mi
Duration: 12 min

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

NYC Ferry operates a ferry from East 34th Street to Corlears Hook hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 12 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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