What is the cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Midtown Manhattan?

The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Midtown Manhattan is to subway which costs $3 and takes 9 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Manhattan to Midtown Manhattan?

The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Midtown Manhattan is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $13 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between Manhattan and Midtown Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5 Av/E 84 St and arriving at 5 Av/W 50 St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

Is there a direct train between Manhattan and Midtown Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 86 St and arriving at 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from Manhattan to Midtown Manhattan?

The distance between Manhattan and Midtown Manhattan is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Manhattan to Midtown Manhattan without a car?

The best way to get from Manhattan to Midtown Manhattan without a car is to subway which takes 9 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Manhattan to Midtown Manhattan?

The subway from 86 St to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr takes 9 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Manhattan to Midtown Manhattan bus from?

Manhattan to Midtown Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 5 Av/E 84 St station.

Where do I catch the Manhattan to Midtown Manhattan train from?

Manhattan to Midtown Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, depart from 86 St station.

Where does the Manhattan to Midtown Manhattan bus arrive?

Manhattan to Midtown Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 50 St station.

Where does the Manhattan to Midtown Manhattan train arrive?

Manhattan to Midtown Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr station.

Where can I stay near Midtown Manhattan?

There are 3782+ hotels available in Midtown Manhattan.

Manhattan to Midtown Manhattan - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Manhattan to Midtown 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 86 St to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctrsubway B
9 min
$3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 84 St to 5 Av/W 50 Stbus M2 / ...
20 min
$2–75
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manhattan to Midtown Manhattantaxi 2.3 mi
6 min
$13–17
Walk
1. Take the foot from Manhattan to Midtown Manhattanwalk 2 mi
38 min

Manhattan to Midtown Manhattan by subway

1100Weekly Subways

9 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2.1 mi
Duration: 9 min

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Midtown Manhattan, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 86 St to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/E 84 St to 5 Av/W 50 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 20 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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