There are 4 ways to get from 2 Columbus Circle to New York Public Library by bus, subway, taxi, or foot
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Central Park South/Columbus Circle to 5 Av/W 42 StM5
8 min$2–7Subway
- Take the subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle to 42 St-Bryant ParkB / ...
12 min$3Taxi
- Take the taxi from 2 Columbus Circle to New York Public Library1.3 mi
2 min$10–12Walk
- Take the foot from 2 Columbus Circle to New York Public Library1.2 mi
23 min
2 Columbus Circle to New York Public Library by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from 2 Columbus Circle to New York Public Library is to subway which costs $3 and takes 12 min.
The fastest way to get from 2 Columbus Circle to New York Public Library is to taxi which takes 2 min and costs $10 - $12.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Central Park South/Columbus Circle and arriving at 5 Av/W 42 St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from 59 St-Columbus Circle and arriving at 42 St-Bryant Park. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.
The distance between 2 Columbus Circle and New York Public Library is 1 miles.
The best way to get from 2 Columbus Circle to New York Public Library without a car is to bus which takes 8 min and costs $2 - $7.
The bus from Central Park South/Columbus Circle to 5 Av/W 42 St takes 6 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
2 Columbus Circle to New York Public Library bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Central Park South/Columbus Circle station.
2 Columbus Circle to New York Public Library train services, operated by MTA, depart from 59 St-Columbus Circle station.
2 Columbus Circle to New York Public Library bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 42 St station.
What companies run services between 2 Columbus Circle, NY, USA and New York Public Library, NY, USA?
MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Central Park South/Columbus Circle to 5 Av/W 42 St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, MTA operates a subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle to 42 St-Bryant Park every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 5 min.
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- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle to 42 St-Bryant Park
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Adult
- $3
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Central Park South/Columbus Circle to 5 Av/W 42 St
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- http://www.mta.info
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/schedules
- Standard Fare
- $2–7
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2 Columbus Circle to New York Public Library train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 42 St-Bryant Park station.
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