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How to get fromGround Zero to Manhattanby subway, bus, taxi or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Ground Zero to Manhattan by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 2 subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Chambers St to 72 Stsubway subway 2 / ...
    18 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park Row/Beekman St to 3 Av/E 57 Stbus bus M103
    53 min
    $2–7

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ground Zero to Manhattantaxi taxi 6 mi
    14 min
    $28–35

  4. Drive 6 mi

    1. Drive from Ground Zero to Manhattancar car 6 mi
    14 min
    $2

  5. Line 4 subway

    1. Take the subway from Fulton St to 86th Streetsubway subway 4 / ...
    20 min
    $3

  6. Line 1 subway

    1. Take the subway from WTC Cortlandt to 86 Stsubway subway 1
    23 min
    $3

Ground Zero to Manhattan by foot and subway

Calendar1954Weekly Services
Duration18 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ground Zero, NY, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Chambers St to 72 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Park Row/Beekman St to 3 Av/E 57 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 47 min.

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