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How to get fromUnion Square to New York Public Libraryby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Union Square to New York Public Library by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 42 St-Times Squaresubway subway Q / ...
    12 min
    $3

  2. Line 6 subway, line 7 subway

    1. Take the subway from 14 St-Union Sq to Grand Central-42 Stsubway subway 6 / ...
    2. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to 5th Avenuesubway subway 7 / ...
    12 min
    $3

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Park Av South/E 18 St to Madison Av/E 41 Stbus bus M1 / ...
    18 min
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Union Square to New York Public Librarytaxi taxi 1.9 mi
    5 min
    $12–16

  5. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Union Square to New York Public Librarywalk walk 1.3 mi
    25 min

Union Square to New York Public Library by subway and foot

Calendar3284Weekly Services
Duration12 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1.8 mi
  • Duration: 12 min

What companies run services between Union Square, NY, USA and New York Public Library, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 42 St-Times Square every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 5 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Park Av South/E 18 St to Madison Av/E 41 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 16 min.

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