What is the cheapest way to get from New York Penn Station to Lower Manhattan?

The cheapest way to get from New York Penn Station to Lower Manhattan is to bus via New York City Chinatown which costs $1 and takes 28 min.

What is the fastest way to get from New York Penn Station to Lower Manhattan?

The fastest way to get from New York Penn Station to Lower Manhattan is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $15 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between New York Penn Station and Lower Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 7 Av/W 31 St and arriving at Varick St/Watts St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

Is there a direct train between New York Penn Station and Lower Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 34 St-Herald Sq and arriving at Prince St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

How far is it from New York Penn Station to Lower Manhattan?

The distance between New York Penn Station and Lower Manhattan is 2 miles.

How do I travel from New York Penn Station to Lower Manhattan without a car?

The best way to get from New York Penn Station to Lower Manhattan without a car is to subway which takes 15 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from New York Penn Station to Lower Manhattan?

The subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Prince St takes 8 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the New York Penn Station to Lower Manhattan bus from?

New York Penn Station to Lower Manhattan bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New York Midtown station.

Where do I catch the New York Penn Station to Lower Manhattan train from?

New York Penn Station to Lower Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, depart from 34 St-Herald Sq station.

Where does the New York Penn Station to Lower Manhattan bus arrive?

New York Penn Station to Lower Manhattan bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York City Chinatown station.

Where does the New York Penn Station to Lower Manhattan train arrive?

New York Penn Station to Lower Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Prince St station.

How do I get a bus ticket from New York Penn Station to Lower Manhattan?

Book your New York Penn Station to Lower Manhattan bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lower Manhattan?

There are 3783+ hotels available in Lower Manhattan.

New York Penn Station to Lower Manhattan - 8 ways to travel via subway, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from New York Penn Station to Lower Manhattan by subway, bus, taxi, foot, or bus (Flixbus)

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Prince Stsubway N / ...
15 min
$3
Bus via New York City Chinatown (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to New York City Chinatownbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
28 min
$1
Bus
1. Take the bus from 7 Av/W 31 St to Varick St/Watts Stbus M20
18 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from New York Penn Station to Lower Manhattantaxi 2.6 mi
6 min
$15–18
Walk
1. Take the walk from New York Penn Station to Lower Manhattanwalk 2.3 mi
44 min
Bus via Broadway/Spring St
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 31 St to Broadway/Spring Stbus M1 / ...
30 min
$3–8
Bus via New York, NY - Chinatown
1. Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to New York, NY - Chinatownbus Nyc / ...
35 min
$21–26
Bus via New York, NY - 127 E. Broadway
1. Take the bus from New York, NY - 201 West x 37th St to New York, NY - 127 E. Broadwaybus Charlotte
37 min
$1–30

New York Penn Station to Lower Manhattan by foot and subway

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Distance: 2.3 mi
Duration: 15 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Prince St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 7 Av/W 31 St to Varick St/Watts St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 18 min.

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