What is the cheapest way to get from Midtown / W. 39th St. to Chinatown?

The cheapest way to get from Midtown / W. 39th St. to Chinatown is to ferry which costs $1 - $9 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Midtown / W. 39th St. to Chinatown?

The fastest way to get from Midtown / W. 39th St. to Chinatown is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $18 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Midtown / W. 39th St. and Chinatown?

No, there is no direct bus from Midtown / W. 39th St. to Chinatown. However, there are services departing from W 42 St/12 Av and arriving at Bowery/Canal St via Lexington Av/E 42 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Midtown / W. 39th St. and Chinatown?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 and arriving at Battery Park City/Vesey St.. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

How far is it from Midtown / W. 39th St. to Chinatown?

The distance between Midtown / W. 39th St. and Chinatown is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Midtown / W. 39th St. to Chinatown without a car?

The best way to get from Midtown / W. 39th St. to Chinatown without a car is to ferry which takes 15 min and costs $1 - $9.

How long does it take to get from Midtown / W. 39th St. to Chinatown?

The ferry from Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 to Battery Park City/Vesey St. takes 15 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Midtown / W. 39th St. to Chinatown bus from?

Midtown / W. 39th St. to Chinatown bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from W 42 St/12 Av station.

Where does the Midtown / W. 39th St. to Chinatown bus arrive?

Midtown / W. 39th St. to Chinatown bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at E 42 St/Lexington Av station.

Where can I stay near Chinatown?

There are 2808+ hotels available in Chinatown.

Midtown / W. 39th St. to Chinatown - 5 ways to travel via ferry, bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Midtown / W. 39th St. to Chinatown by ferry, bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 to Battery Park City/Vesey St.ferry Sg
15 min
$1–9
Bus, subway
1. Take the bus from W 42 St/12 Av to W 42 St/6 Avbus M42
2. Take the subway from 42 St-Bryant Park to Grand Stsubway B / ...
30 min
$6–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Midtown / W. 39th St. to Chinatowntaxi 3.6 mi
9 min
$18–23
Walk
1. Take the walk from Midtown / W. 39th St. to Chinatownwalk 3.6 mi
1h 10m
Bus
1. Take the bus from W 42 St/12 Av to E 42 St/Lexington Avbus M42
2. Take the bus from Lexington Av/E 42 St to Bowery/Canal Stbus M103
59 min
$6–15

Midtown / W. 39th St. to Chinatown by ferry

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Distance: 3.4 mi
Duration: 15 min

What companies run services between Midtown / W. 39th St., NY, USA and Chinatown, NY, USA?

NYC Ferry operates a ferry from Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 to Battery Park City/Vesey St. hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 15 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Midtown / W. 39th St. to Bowery/Canal St via W 42 St/12 Av, E 42 St/Lexington Av, and Lexington Av/E 42 St in around 59 min.

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