How to get from East Village to Harlem by subway?

By subway

To get from East Village to Harlem in Manhattan, take the R subway from 8 St-Nyu station to Times Sq-42 St station. Next, take the 2 subway from Times Sq-42 St station to 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 29 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

29min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - R
Subway - 2
Leaves from 8 St-Nyu

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    8 St-Nyu
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Forest Hills-71 Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    7 min
  • 4
    Subway - 2
    Wait for subway
    2
    Wakefield-241 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station 125 St
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by subway via R and 3

To get from East Village to Harlem in Manhattan, take the R subway from 8 St-Nyu station to Times Sq-42 St station. Next, take the 3 subway from Times Sq-42 St station to 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 31 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

31min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - R
Subway - 3
Leaves from 8 St-Nyu

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    8 St-Nyu
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Forest Hills-71 Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    7 min
  • 4
    Subway - 3
    Wait for subway
    3
    Harlem-148 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station 125 St
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from East Village to Harlem

The distance between East Village, Manhattan and Harlem, Manhattan is approximately 6.7 mi, which can typically be travelled in 29 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Village to Harlem by subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to East Village

East Village is located at East Village, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is 4 Av/E 9 St.

Subway stations close to East Village:

  • 8 St-Nyu
  • Bleecker St
  • Astor Pl

Bus stations close to East Village:

  • 4 Av/E 9 St
  • E 9 St/4 Av
  • Saint Marks Pl/3 Av

Public transit stations close to Harlem, Manhattan

Harlem is located at West 125th Street, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is W 125 St/Adam C Powell Blvd.

Subway stations close to Harlem:

  • 125 St
  • 116 St

Train stations close to Harlem:

  • Harlem-125th St.

Bus stations close to Harlem:

  • W 125 St/Adam C Powell Blvd
  • Lenox Ave & W 125th St
  • Lenox Av/W 125 St

Related Routes

Alternative route by subway via R and 3

To get from East Village to Harlem in Manhattan, take the R subway from 8 St-Nyu station to Times Sq-42 St station. Next, take the 3 subway from Times Sq-42 St station to 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 31 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

31min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - R
Subway - 3
Leaves from 8 St-Nyu

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    8 St-Nyu
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Forest Hills-71 Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    7 min
  • 4
    Subway - 3
    Wait for subway
    3
    Harlem-148 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station 125 St
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from East Village to Harlem?

    The fastest way takes 29 minutes, using Bus line R, Bus line 2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from East Village to Harlem?

    The alternative route takes 31 minutes, using Bus line R, Bus line 3.

  • Is there a direct subway between East Village and Harlem in Manhattan?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 29 min.

  • Which subway line goes from East Village to Harlem in Manhattan?

    The R subway line goes from 8 St-Nyu station near East Village to Forest Hills-71 Av station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Forest Hills-71 Av station near Harlem in Manhattan

  • How long does it take to travel from East Village to Harlem in Manhattan by subway?

    The total travel time between East Village and Harlem in Manhattan by subway is about 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near East Village to get to Harlem in Manhattan?

    Get on the R subway from the 8 St-Nyu station near East Village in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between East Village and Harlem in Manhattan?

    Get off the subway at the Forest Hills-71 Av station, which is closest to Harlem in Manhattan.

  • When is the first bus from East Village to Harlem in Manhattan?

    The first bus from East Village to Harlem in Manhattan is Harlem - East Village. It leaves the Astor Pl/3 Av stop at 12:12 AM.

  • How much is the subway fare from East Village to Harlem?

    The ride from East Village to Harlem costs $2.90.

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