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

The cheapest way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Harlem is to subway which costs $3 and takes 12 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Harlem is to train which takes 10 min and costs $6 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Midtown Manhattan and Harlem?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madison Av/E 52 St and arriving at Madison Av/E 121 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.

Is there a direct train between Midtown Manhattan and Harlem?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grand Central Terminal and arriving at 125th Street - Harlem. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Midtown Manhattan to Harlem?

The distance between Midtown Manhattan and Harlem is 4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Harlem without a car is to train which takes 10 min and costs $6 - $11.

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

The train from Grand Central Terminal to 125th Street - Harlem takes 10 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

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

Midtown Manhattan to Harlem bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Madison Av/E 52 St station.

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

Midtown Manhattan to Harlem train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Grand Central Terminal station.

Train or bus from Midtown Manhattan to Harlem?

The best way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Harlem is to train which takes 10 min and costs $6 - $11. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $7 and takes 36 min.

Where does the Midtown Manhattan to Harlem bus arrive?

Midtown Manhattan to Harlem bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Madison Av/E 121 St station.

Where does the Midtown Manhattan to Harlem train arrive?

Midtown Manhattan to Harlem train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at 125th Street - Harlem station.

Where can I stay near Harlem?

There are 2355+ hotels available in Harlem.

Midtown Manhattan to Harlem - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and foot

There are 5 ways to get from Midtown Manhattan to Harlem by train, bus, taxi, foot, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to 125th Street - Harlemtrain Hudson / ...
10 min
$6–11
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 52 St to Madison Av/E 121 Stbus M1
36 min
$2–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Midtown Manhattan to Harlemtaxi 4.3 mi
10 min
$21–26
Walk
1. Take the foot from Midtown Manhattan to Harlemwalk 3.9 mi
1h 15m
Subway
1. Take the subway from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to 125 Stsubway D / ...
12 min
$3

Midtown Manhattan to Harlem by train

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Distance: 4.1 mi
Duration: 10 min

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

Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to 125th Street - Harlem every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6–11 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 52 St to Madison Av/E 121 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 36 min.

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