What is the cheapest way to get from New York to Harlem?

The cheapest way to get from New York to Harlem is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from New York to Harlem?

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

Is there a direct bus between New York and Harlem?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Union Square - 17th St & Broadway and arriving at 86th Street & Lexington Avenue. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

Is there a direct train between New York 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 New York to Harlem?

The distance between New York and Harlem is 4 miles. The road distance is 7.1 miles.

How do I travel from New York to Harlem without a car?

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

How long does it take to get from New York 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 New York to Harlem bus from?

New York to Harlem bus services, operated by OVR Ride LLC, depart from Union Square - 17th St & Broadway station.

Where do I catch the New York to Harlem train from?

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

Train or bus from New York to Harlem?

The best way to get from New York to Harlem is to train which takes 10 min and costs $6 - $11. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $7 and takes 20 min.

Where does the New York to Harlem bus arrive?

New York to Harlem bus services, operated by OVR Ride LLC, arrive at 86th Street & Lexington Avenue station.

Where does the New York to Harlem train arrive?

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

Can I drive from New York to Harlem?

Yes, the driving distance between New York to Harlem is 7 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from New York to Harlem.

Where can I stay near Harlem?

There are 3617+ hotels available in Harlem.

New York to Harlem - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 5 ways to get from New York to Harlem by train, bus, taxi, car, 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 Union Square - 17th St & Broadway to 86th Street & Lexington Avenuebus Nyc / ...
20 min
$2–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from New York to Harlemtaxi 7.1 mi
15 min
$30–40
Drive 7.1 mi
1. Drive from New York to Harlemcar 7.1 mi
15 min
$2
Line 2 subway
1. Take the subway from 14 St to 125 Stsubway 2 / ...
18 min
$3

New York to Harlem by train

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Distance: 4.1 mi
Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between New York, 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, OVR Ride LLC operates a bus from Union Square - 17th St & Broadway to 86th Street & Lexington Avenue on demand, and the journey takes 20 min. MTA Bus Company also services this route every 20 minutes.

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