What is the cheapest way to get from New York to 72nd Street?

The cheapest way to get from New York to 72nd Street is to line 6 subway which costs $3 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from New York to 72nd Street?

The fastest way to get from New York to 72nd Street is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $19 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between New York and 72nd Street?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madison Av/E 28 St and arriving at Madison Av/E 72 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.

Is there a direct train between New York and 72nd Street?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Astor Pl and arriving at 68th Street - Hunter College. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

How far is it from New York to 72nd Street?

The distance between New York and 72nd Street is 4 miles.

How do I travel from New York to 72nd Street without a car?

The best way to get from New York to 72nd Street without a car is to line 6 subway which takes 20 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from New York to 72nd Street?

The line 6 subway from Astor Pl to 68th Street - Hunter College takes 12 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the New York to 72nd Street bus from?

New York to 72nd Street bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Madison Av/E 28 St station.

Where do I catch the New York to 72nd Street train from?

New York to 72nd Street train services, operated by MTA, depart from Astor Pl station.

Where does the New York to 72nd Street bus arrive?

New York to 72nd Street bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Madison Av/E 72 St station.

Where does the New York to 72nd Street train arrive?

New York to 72nd Street train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 68th Street - Hunter College station.

Where can I stay near 72nd Street?

There are 3210+ hotels available in 72nd Street.

New York to 72nd Street - 4 ways to travel via line 6 subway, bus, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from New York to 72nd Street by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 6 subway
best
1. Take the subway from Astor Pl to 68th Street - Hunter Collegesubway 4 / ...
20 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 28 St to Madison Av/E 72 Stbus M1 / ...
29 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from New York to 72nd Streettaxi 3.8 mi
9 min
$19–23
Walk
1. Take the foot from New York to 72nd Streetwalk 3.4 mi
1h 4m

New York to 72nd Street by subway and foot

1805Weekly Services

20 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3.5 mi
Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and 72nd Street, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Astor Pl to 68th Street - Hunter College every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 28 St to Madison Av/E 72 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 28 min.

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