What is the cheapest way to get from Manhattan to MetLife Building?

The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to MetLife Building is to bus via 5 Av/E 84 St which costs $2 - $7 and takes 34 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Manhattan to MetLife Building?

The fastest way to get from Manhattan to MetLife Building is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $14 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between Manhattan and MetLife Building?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lexington Av/E 77 St and arriving at Lexington Av/E 45 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

Is there a direct train between Manhattan and MetLife Building?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 86th Street and arriving at Grand Central-42 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from Manhattan to MetLife Building?

The distance between Manhattan and MetLife Building is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Manhattan to MetLife Building without a car?

The best way to get from Manhattan to MetLife Building without a car is to line 6 subway which takes 11 min and costs .

How long does it take to get from Manhattan to MetLife Building?

The line 6 subway from 86th Street to Grand Central-42 St takes 9 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Manhattan to MetLife Building bus from?

Manhattan to MetLife Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Lexington Av/E 77 St station.

Where do I catch the Manhattan to MetLife Building train from?

Manhattan to MetLife Building train services, operated by MTA New York City Transit, depart from 86th Street station.

Where does the Manhattan to MetLife Building bus arrive?

Manhattan to MetLife Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Lexington Av/E 45 St station.

Where does the Manhattan to MetLife Building train arrive?

Manhattan to MetLife Building train services, operated by MTA New York City Transit, arrive at Grand Central-42 St station.

Where can I stay near MetLife Building?

There are 3572+ hotels available in MetLife Building.

Manhattan to MetLife Building - 6 ways to travel via line 6 subway, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Manhattan to MetLife Building 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.

Line 6 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 86th Street to Grand Central-42 St6 / ...
11 min
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lexington Av/E 77 St to Lexington Av/E 45 StM101 / ...
24 min
$2–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manhattan to MetLife Building2.5 mi
6 min
$14–18
Walk
1. Take the foot from Manhattan to MetLife Building2.5 mi
48 min
Bus via 5 Av/E 84 St
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 84 St to 5 Av/W 44 StM1 / ...
34 min
$2–7
Bus via 85th St. & Lex
1. Take the bus from 85th St. & Lex to 40th & LexMontauk-EB Amb 250
41 min
$17–75

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 2.4 mi
Duration: 11 min

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and MetLife Building, NY, USA?

MTA New York City Transit operates a subway from 86th Street to Grand Central-42 St every 5 minutes, and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Lexington Av/E 77 St to Lexington Av/E 45 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 21 min.

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