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

The cheapest way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Gowanus is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 16 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Gowanus is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $30 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Midtown Manhattan and Gowanus?

No, there is no direct bus from Midtown Manhattan to Gowanus. However, there are services departing from 5 Av/W 50 St and arriving at 3 Av/6 St via Union Square - 17th St & Broadway and 4 Av/Dean St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Midtown Manhattan and Gowanus?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 5 Av/53 St and arriving at 4 Av-9 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 33 min.

How far is it from Midtown Manhattan to Gowanus?

The distance between Midtown Manhattan and Gowanus is 8 miles. The road distance is 6.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Gowanus without a car is to subway which takes 33 min and costs $3.

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

The subway from 5 Av/53 St to 4 Av-9 St takes 33 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

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

Midtown Manhattan to Gowanus bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 5 Av/W 50 St station.

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

Midtown Manhattan to Gowanus train services, operated by MTA, depart from 5 Av/53 St station.

Where does the Midtown Manhattan to Gowanus bus arrive?

Midtown Manhattan to Gowanus bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 23 St station.

Where does the Midtown Manhattan to Gowanus train arrive?

Midtown Manhattan to Gowanus train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 4 Av-9 St station.

Can I drive from Midtown Manhattan to Gowanus?

Yes, the driving distance between Midtown Manhattan to Gowanus is 7 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Midtown Manhattan to Gowanus.

Where can I stay near Gowanus?

There are 3464+ hotels available in Gowanus.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Midtown Manhattan to Gowanus 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.

Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 5 Av/53 St to 4 Av-9 Stsubway F
33 min
$3
Drive 6.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Midtown Manhattan to Gowanuscar 6.8 mi
16 min
$2
Bus
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 50 St to 5 Av/W 23 Stbus M2 / ...
2. Take the bus from Union Square - 17th St & Broadway to Atlantic Av/4 Avbus to Mount Snow / ...
1h 25m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Midtown Manhattan to Gowanustaxi 6.8 mi
16 min
$30–40

Midtown Manhattan to Gowanus by subway

785Weekly Subways

33 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 7.7 mi
Duration: 33 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 5 Av/53 St to 4 Av-9 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 33 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 5 Av/W 50 St to 3 Av/6 St via 5 Av/W 23 St, Union Square - 17th St & Broadway, Atlantic Av/4 Av, and 4 Av/Dean St in around 1h 25m.

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