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How to get fromNew York to New York City Centerby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from New York to New York City Center by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to 57 Stsubway subway F / ...
    13 min
    $3
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 16 St to 6 Av/W 54 Stbus bus M7
    24 min
    $3–8
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from New York to New York City Centertaxi taxi 2.9 mi
    7 min
    $16–20
  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from New York to New York City Centerwalk walk 2.6 mi
    49 min
  5. Subway via 7 Av

    1. Take the subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to 7 Avsubway subway E / ...
    13 min
    $3

New York to New York City Center by subway and foot

Calendar969Weekly Services
Duration13 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and New York City Center, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to 57 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 6 Av/W 16 St to 6 Av/W 54 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 22 min.

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