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How to get fromMidtown / W. 39th St. to Dumboby ferry, taxi, bus, or subway

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

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  1. Ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 to Battery Park City/Vesey St.ferry ferry Sg
    2. Take the taxi from Battery Park City/Vesey St. to Dumbotaxi taxi
    21 min
    $15–25

  2. Subway

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to High Stsubway subway A / ...
    34 min
    $3

  3. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from W 42 St/12 Av to West 42nd Street & 8th Avenuebus bus M42
    2. Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to High Stsubway subway A / ...
    34 min
    $6–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Midtown / W. 39th St. to Dumbotaxi taxi 5.2 mi
    12 min
    $26–31

  5. Subway via 34 St-Penn Station

    1. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to High Stsubway subway A / ...
    35 min
    $3

Midtown / W. 39th St. to Dumbo by foot, bus, and subway

Calendar883Weekly Services
Duration34 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.9 mi
  • Duration: 21 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to High St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 17 min.

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