What is the cheapest way to get from New York to 79th Street Boat Basin?

The cheapest way to get from New York to 79th Street Boat Basin is to line 1 subway which costs $3 and takes 25 min.

What is the fastest way to get from New York to 79th Street Boat Basin?

The fastest way to get from New York to 79th Street Boat Basin is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $29 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between New York and 79th Street Boat Basin?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from W 31 St/6 Av and arriving at Riverside Dr/W 79 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 33 min.

Is there a direct train between New York and 79th Street Boat Basin?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Houston St and arriving at 79 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

How far is it from New York to 79th Street Boat Basin?

The distance between New York and 79th Street Boat Basin is 5 miles.

How do I travel from New York to 79th Street Boat Basin without a car?

The best way to get from New York to 79th Street Boat Basin without a car is to line 1 subway which takes 25 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from New York to 79th Street Boat Basin?

The line 1 subway from Houston St to 79 St takes 18 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the New York to 79th Street Boat Basin bus from?

New York to 79th Street Boat Basin bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from W 31 St/6 Av station.

Where do I catch the New York to 79th Street Boat Basin train from?

New York to 79th Street Boat Basin train services, operated by MTA, depart from Houston St station.

Where does the New York to 79th Street Boat Basin bus arrive?

New York to 79th Street Boat Basin bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Riverside Dr/W 79 St station.

Where does the New York to 79th Street Boat Basin train arrive?

New York to 79th Street Boat Basin train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 79 St station.

Where can I stay near 79th Street Boat Basin?

There are 3980+ hotels available in 79th Street Boat Basin.

New York to 79th Street Boat Basin - 4 ways to travel via line 1 subway

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There are 4 ways to get from New York to 79th Street Boat Basin by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 1 subway
best
1. Take the subway from Houston St to 79 Stsubway 1 / ...
25 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from W 31 St/6 Av to Riverside Dr/W 79 Stbus M5
38 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from New York to 79th Street Boat Basintaxi 6.9 mi
13 min
$29–35
Walk
1. Take the foot from New York to 79th Street Boat Basinwalk 4.3 mi
1h 22m

New York to 79th Street Boat Basin by subway and foot

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Distance: 4.7 mi
Duration: 25 min

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and 79th Street Boat Basin, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Houston St to 79 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from W 31 St/6 Av to Riverside Dr/W 79 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 33 min.

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