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How to get fromWashington Square Park to 52nd Streetby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Washington Square Park to 52nd Street 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 Lexington Avenue/53rd Streetsubway subway E / ...
    18 min
    $3
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Astor Pl/Cooper Sq East to 3 Av/E 53 Stbus bus M101 / ...
    37 min
    $3–8
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Washington Square Park to 52nd Streettaxi taxi 2.9 mi
    6 min
    $16–20
  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Washington Square Park to 52nd Streetwalk walk 2.6 mi
    49 min
  5. Bus via Madison Av/E 50 St

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

Washington Square Park to 52nd Street by foot and subway

Calendar2030Weekly Services
Duration18 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Washington Square Park, NY, USA and 52nd Street, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Lexington Avenue/53rd Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Astor Pl/Cooper Sq East to 3 Av/E 53 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 26 min.

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