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How to get fromManhattan to New York Public Libraryby subway, bus, taxi or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Manhattan to New York Public Library by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from 86 St to 42 St-Bryant ParksubwayB
    15 min
  2. Bus via 5 Av/W 45 St

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 77 St to 5 Av/W 45 StbusM2 / ...
    23 min
    $2–7
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Manhattan to New York Public Librarytaxi2.5 mi
    6 min
    $14–18
  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Manhattan to New York Public Librarywalk2.5 mi
    47 min
  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 80 St to 5 Av/W 39 StbusM1 / ...
    33 min
    $2–7

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and New York Public Library, NY, USA?

MTA New York City Transit operates a subway from 86 St to 42 St-Bryant Park every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/E 77 St to 5 Av/W 45 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 20 min. Westchester County Bee-Line System also services this route every 4 hours.

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