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

The cheapest way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Lower Manhattan is to line 6 subway which costs $3 and takes 12 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Lower Manhattan is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $17 - $21.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5 Av/W 50 St and arriving at Broadway/Spring St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 51st Street and arriving at Spring St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

How far is it from Midtown Manhattan to Lower Manhattan?

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

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

The best way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Lower Manhattan without a car is to line 6 subway which takes 12 min and costs $3.

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

The line 6 subway from 51st Street to Spring St takes 12 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

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

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

Midtown Manhattan to Lower Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, depart from 51st Street station.

Where does the Midtown Manhattan to Lower Manhattan bus arrive?

Midtown Manhattan to Lower Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Broadway/Spring St station.

Where does the Midtown Manhattan to Lower Manhattan train arrive?

Midtown Manhattan to Lower Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Spring St station.

Where can I stay near Lower Manhattan?

There are 2990+ hotels available in Lower Manhattan.

Midtown Manhattan to Lower Manhattan - 5 ways to travel via line 6 subway

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

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Line 6 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 51st Street to Spring Stsubway 4 / ...
12 min
$3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 50 St to Broadway/Spring Stbus M1
29 min
$1–30
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Midtown Manhattan to Lower Manhattantaxi 3.3 mi
8 min
$17–21
Walk
1. Take the foot from Midtown Manhattan to Lower Manhattanwalk 2.9 mi
56 min
Subway
1. Take the subway from 5 Av/53 St to Broadway-Lafayette Stsubway F / ...
16 min
$6

Midtown Manhattan to Lower Manhattan by subway

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Distance: 2.8 mi
Duration: 12 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 51st Street to Spring St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/W 50 St to Broadway/Spring St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 29 min. CoachRun also services this route 5 times a week.

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