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How to get fromSouth Street Seaport to Columbus Circleby subway, ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from South Street Seaport to Columbus Circle by subway, ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Fulton St to 59 St-Columbus Circlesubway subway C / ...
    28 min
    $3

  2. Ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Battery Park City/Vesey St. to Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79ferry ferry Sg
    32 min
    $1–9

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from State St/Whitehall St to Central Park West/Columbus Circlebus bus M20
    1h 11m
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from South Street Seaport to Columbus Circletaxi taxi 5.2 mi
    13 min
    $23–29

  5. Drive 5.2 mi

    1. Drive from South Street Seaport to Columbus Circlecar car 5.2 mi
    13 min
    $1–2

South Street Seaport to Columbus Circle by foot and subway

Calendar1812Weekly Services
Duration28 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5 mi
  • Duration: 28 min

What companies run services between South Street Seaport, NY, USA and Columbus Circle, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Fulton St to 59 St-Columbus Circle every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, NYC Ferry operates a ferry from Battery Park City/Vesey St. to Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 12 min. Seastreak also services this route twice daily.

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