There are 4 ways to get from Stamford to Lower Manhattan by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Stamford to Grand Central Terminaltrain New Haven / ...
1h 24m$14–20Drive 37.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Stamford to Lower Manhattancar 37.6 mi
53 min$7–10Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Stamford Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0240
2h 29m$9–20Taxi
- Take the taxi from Stamford to Lower Manhattantaxi 37.6 mi
53 min$140–180
Stamford to Lower Manhattan by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stamford to Lower Manhattan is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 53 min.
The fastest way to get from Stamford to Lower Manhattan is to drive which takes 53 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Stamford to Lower Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Stamford Bus Stop and arriving at Broadway/Spring St via 5 Av/W 42 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Stamford to Lower Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Stamford and arriving at Spring St via Grand Central-42 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
The distance between Stamford and Lower Manhattan is 36 miles. The road distance is 37.8 miles.
The best way to get from Stamford to Lower Manhattan without a car is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs $14 - $21.
It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Stamford to Lower Manhattan, including transfers.
Stamford to Lower Manhattan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Stamford Bus Stop station.
Stamford to Lower Manhattan train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Stamford station.
The best way to get from Stamford to Lower Manhattan is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs $14 - $21. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $9 - $20 and takes 2h 29m.
What companies run services between Stamford, CT, USA and Lower Manhattan, NY, USA?
Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Stamford to Grand Central Terminal every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $11–18 and the journey takes 1h 12m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Stamford Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $6–12 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Stamford to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–13
- Peak
- $16–18
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Stamford Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Stamford to Lower Manhattan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Stamford to Lower Manhattan train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stamford to Lower Manhattan is 38 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Stamford to Lower Manhattan.
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