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How to get fromNew York to Lower Manhattanby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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

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  1. Line 6 subway

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    1. Take the subway from Astor Pl to Spring Stsubway subway 4 / ...
    3 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from E 8 St/Mercer St to Broadway/Spring Stbus bus M1 / ...
    6 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from New York to Lower Manhattantaxi taxi 1 mi
    2 min
    $10–12

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from New York to Lower Manhattanwalk walk 4,530 ft
    16 min

New York to Lower Manhattan by subway

Calendar1812Weekly Subways
Duration3 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,350 ft
  • Duration: 3 min

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

MTA operates a subway from Astor Pl to Spring St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 3 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from E 8 St/Mercer St to Broadway/Spring St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 6 min.

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