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How to get fromWashington Square Park to 50th Streetby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Washington Square Park to 50th Street by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway via 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr

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    1. Take the subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctrsubway subway D / ...
    15 min
    $3

  2. Subway

    1. Take the subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to 5 Av/53 Stsubway subway E / ...
    19 min
    $3

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette St/E 4 St to Madison Av/E 50 Stbus bus M1
    38 min
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Washington Square Park to 50th Streettaxi taxi 2.5 mi
    6 min
    $14–18

  5. Bus via 4 Av/E 10 St

    1. Take the bus from 4 Av/E 10 St to Madison Av/E 50 Stbus bus M1 / ...
    39 min
    $3–8

  6. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Washington Square Park to 50th Streetwalk walk 2.2 mi
    43 min

Washington Square Park to 50th Street by foot and subway

Calendar3270Weekly Services
Duration15 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2.6 mi
  • Duration: 15 min

What companies run services between Washington Square Park, NY, USA and 50th Street, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Lafayette St/E 4 St to Madison Av/E 50 St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 30 min.

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