There are 6 ways to get from Manhattan to Ground Zero by subway, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 1 subway
best- Take the subway from 86 St to WTC Cortlandt1
25 min$3Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 7 Av/W 53 St to Chambers St/Hudson StM20
39 min$2–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manhattan to Ground Zero6.3 mi
14 min$29–35Drive 6.3 mi
- Drive from Manhattan to Ground Zero6.3 mi
14 min$2Subway
- Take the subway from 86 St to Chambers StC / ...
28 min$3Bus via Lexington Av/E 77 St
- Take the bus from Lexington Av/E 77 St to Park Row/Beekman StM103
1h 4m$2–7
Manhattan to Ground Zero by subway and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Ground Zero is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 14 min.
The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Ground Zero is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $29 - $35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 7 Av/W 53 St and arriving at Chambers St/Hudson St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 33 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from 86 St and arriving at WTC Cortlandt. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.
The distance between Manhattan and Ground Zero is 6 miles. The road distance is 6.4 miles.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Ground Zero without a car is to line 1 subway which takes 25 min and costs $3.
The line 1 subway from 86 St to WTC Cortlandt takes 25 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Manhattan to Ground Zero bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 7 Av/W 53 St station.
Manhattan to Ground Zero train services, operated by MTA, depart from 86 St station.
Manhattan to Ground Zero bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Chambers St/Hudson St station.
What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Ground Zero, NY, USA?
MTA operates a subway from 86 St to WTC Cortlandt every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 7 Av/W 53 St to Chambers St/Hudson St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 33 min.
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- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 86 St to WTC Cortlandt
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Adult
- $3
Subway from 86 St to Chambers St
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Adult
- $3
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from 7 Av/W 53 St to Chambers St/Hudson St
- Ave. Duration
- 33 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
Bus from Lexington Av/E 77 St to Park Row/Beekman St
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 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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More Questions & Answers
Manhattan to Ground Zero train services, operated by MTA, arrive at WTC Cortlandt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Ground Zero is 6 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Manhattan to Ground Zero.
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