What is the cheapest way to get from Columbus Circle to Manhattan?

The cheapest way to get from Columbus Circle to Manhattan is to bus which costs $2 - $7 and takes 9 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Columbus Circle to Manhattan?

The fastest way to get from Columbus Circle to Manhattan is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs $11 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Columbus Circle and Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Central Park West/Columbus Circle and arriving at Central Park West/W 79 St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

Is there a direct train between Columbus Circle and Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 59 St-Columbus Circle and arriving at 81 St-Museum of Natural History. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3 min.

How far is it from Columbus Circle to Manhattan?

The distance between Columbus Circle and Manhattan is 5193 feet.

How do I travel from Columbus Circle to Manhattan without a car?

The best way to get from Columbus Circle to Manhattan without a car is to subway which takes 3 min and costs .

How long does it take to get from Columbus Circle to Manhattan?

The subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle to 81 St-Museum of Natural History takes 3 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Columbus Circle to Manhattan bus from?

Columbus Circle to Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Central Park West/Columbus Circle station.

Where do I catch the Columbus Circle to Manhattan train from?

Columbus Circle to Manhattan train services, operated by MTA New York City Transit, depart from 59 St-Columbus Circle station.

Where does the Columbus Circle to Manhattan bus arrive?

Columbus Circle to Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Central Park West/W 79 St station.

Where does the Columbus Circle to Manhattan train arrive?

Columbus Circle to Manhattan train services, operated by MTA New York City Transit, arrive at 81 St-Museum of Natural History station.

Where can I stay near Manhattan?

There are 3576+ hotels available in Manhattan.

Columbus Circle to Manhattan - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi, and foot

There are 4 ways to get from Columbus Circle to Manhattan by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle to 81 St-Museum of Natural HistoryA / ...
3 min
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Central Park West/Columbus Circle to Central Park West/W 79 StM10
9 min
$2–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Columbus Circle to Manhattan1.6 mi
4 min
$11–13
Walk
1. Take the foot from Columbus Circle to Manhattan1.4 mi
27 min

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Distance: 5,190 ft
Duration: 3 min

What companies run services between Columbus Circle, NY, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?

MTA New York City Transit operates a subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle to 81 St-Museum of Natural History every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 3 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Central Park West/Columbus Circle to Central Park West/W 79 St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 9 min.

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