What is the cheapest way to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Lower Manhattan?

The cheapest way to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Lower Manhattan is to bus which costs $2 - $7 and takes 26 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Lower Manhattan?

The fastest way to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Lower Manhattan is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $17 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Port Authority Bus Terminal and Lower Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 7 Av/W 41 St and arriving at Varick St/Watts St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

Is there a direct train between Port Authority Bus Terminal and Lower Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 42 St-Times Square and arriving at Prince St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Lower Manhattan?

The distance between Port Authority Bus Terminal and Lower Manhattan is 3 miles.

How long does it take to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Lower Manhattan?

The subway from 42 St-Times Square to Prince St takes 10 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Port Authority Bus Terminal to Lower Manhattan bus from?

Port Authority Bus Terminal to Lower Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 7 Av/W 41 St station.

Where do I catch the Port Authority Bus Terminal to Lower Manhattan train from?

Port Authority Bus Terminal to Lower Manhattan train services, operated by MTA New York City Transit, depart from 42 St-Times Square station.

Where does the Port Authority Bus Terminal to Lower Manhattan bus arrive?

Port Authority Bus Terminal to Lower Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Varick St/Watts St station.

Where does the Port Authority Bus Terminal to Lower Manhattan train arrive?

Port Authority Bus Terminal to Lower Manhattan train services, operated by MTA New York City Transit, arrive at Prince St station.

Where can I stay near Lower Manhattan?

There are 3438+ hotels available in Lower Manhattan.

Port Authority Bus Terminal to Lower Manhattan

Q: How do I travel from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Lower Manhattan without a car?

The best way to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Lower Manhattan without a car is to subway which takes 16 min and costs .

There are 6 ways to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Lower 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 42 St-Times Square to Prince StN / ...
16 min
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 7 Av/W 41 St to Varick St/Watts StM20
26 min
$2–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Lower Manhattan3.3 mi
8 min
$17–21
Walk
1. Take the foot from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Lower Manhattan2.9 mi
55 min
Bus, line 6 subway
1. Take the bus from West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue to E 42 St/Lexington AvM42
2. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to Spring St4 / ...
21 min
Bus via Broadway/Spring St
1. Take the bus from W 44 St/6 Av to Broadway/Spring StM55
37 min
$2–7

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 2.6 mi
Duration: 16 min

What companies run services between Port Authority Bus Terminal, NY, USA and Lower Manhattan, NY, USA?

MTA New York City Transit operates a subway from 42 St-Times Square to Prince St every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 7 Av/W 41 St to Varick St/Watts St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 21 min.

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