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How to get fromMidtown Manhattan to Lower East Sideby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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

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  1. Subway

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lexington Av/E 45 St to Bowery/Grand Stbus bus M103
    28 min
    $1–30
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Midtown Manhattan to Lower East Sidetaxi taxi 3.7 mi
    9 min
    $18–23
  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Midtown Manhattan to Lower East Sidewalk walk 3.5 mi
    1h 8m

Midtown Manhattan to Lower East Side by subway

Calendar795Weekly Subways
Duration16 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Midtown Manhattan, NY, USA and Lower East Side, 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 Bowery/Grand St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 28 min. CoachRun also services this route 5 times a week.

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