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How to get fromNew York, NY to Manhattanby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from New York, NY to Manhattan by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Grand St to 81 St-Museum of Natural Historysubway subway B
    24 min
    $3

  2. Drive 5.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New York, NY to Manhattancar car 5.6 mi
    14 min
    $1–2

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Allen St/Grand St to 1 Av/E 67 Stbus bus M15
    37 min
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from New York, NY to Manhattantaxi taxi 5.6 mi
    14 min
    $25–30

New York, NY to Manhattan by foot and subway

Calendar550Weekly Services
Duration24 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.5 mi
  • Duration: 24 min

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Grand St to 81 St-Museum of Natural History every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Allen St/Grand St to 1 Av/E 67 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 33 min.

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