How to get from Harlem to Manhattan by subway?

From Harlem to Manhattan by subway

Take one direct subway from Harlem to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey: take the C subway from 116 St station to Chambers St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 35 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

35min$2.90
Subway - C
Walk to Manhattan
Leaves from 116 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Harlem
  • 2
    Subway - C
    Wait for subway
    C
    Euclid Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Chambers St
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to Manhattan
    Walk to
    Manhattan
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Harlem to Manhattan by subway via B and A

To get from Harlem to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey, take the B subway from 116 St station to 59 St-Columbus Circle station. Next, take the A subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle station to Chambers St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 35 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

35min$2.90
Subway - B
Subway - A
Walk to Manhattan
Leaves from 116 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Harlem
  • 2
    Subway - B
    Wait for subway
    B
    Brighton Beach
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    59 St-Columbus Circle
    11 min
  • 4
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Chambers St
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to Manhattan
    Walk to
    Manhattan
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Harlem to Manhattan

The distance between Harlem, New York - New Jersey and Manhattan, New York - New Jersey is approximately 7.1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 35 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harlem to Manhattan by subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Harlem

Harlem is located at Harlem, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is W 116 St/Frederick Douglass Blvd.

Subway stations close to Harlem:

  • 116 St
  • Central Park North (110 St)
  • 125 St

Bus stations close to Harlem:

  • W 116 St/Frederick Douglass Blvd
  • Frederick Douglass Blvd/W 116 St
  • Manhattan Av/W 116 St

Public transit stations close to Manhattan, New York - New Jersey

Manhattan is located at Manhattan, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Broadway/Park Pl.

Subway stations close to Manhattan:

  • Park Place
  • World Trade Center
  • City Hall

Bus stations close to Manhattan:

  • Broadway/Park Pl
  • Church St/Park Pl
  • Broadway/Murray St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Harlem to Manhattan by subway via B and A

To get from Harlem to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey, take the B subway from 116 St station to 59 St-Columbus Circle station. Next, take the A subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle station to Chambers St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 35 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

35min$2.90
Subway - B
Subway - A
Walk to Manhattan
Leaves from 116 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Harlem
  • 2
    Subway - B
    Wait for subway
    B
    Brighton Beach
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    59 St-Columbus Circle
    11 min
  • 4
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Chambers St
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to Manhattan
    Walk to
    Manhattan
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 35 minutes, using Bus line C.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Harlem to Manhattan?

    The alternative route takes 35 minutes, using Bus line B, Bus line A.

  • Is there a direct subway between Harlem and Manhattan?

    Yes, there’s a direct subway going from Harlem in Manhattan to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey in 35 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Harlem to Manhattan?

    The C subway line goes from Euclid Av station near Harlem in Manhattan to Chambers St station near Manhattan in New York - New Jersey.

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

    The total travel time between Harlem in Manhattan and Manhattan in New York - New Jersey by subway is about 35 min.

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

    Get on the C subway from the Euclid Av station near Harlem in Manhattan.

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

    Get off the subway at the Chambers St station, which is closest to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey.

  • When is the last bus from Harlem to Manhattan?

    The last bus from Harlem in Manhattan to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey is the East Harlem - City Hall line. It leaves the Lexington Av/E 116 St stop at 10:57 PM.

  • When is the first subway from Harlem to Manhattan?

    The first subway from Harlem in Manhattan to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey is 8 Avenue Express. It leaves the 116 St station at 8:15 PM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Harlem to Manhattan?

    The ride from Harlem to Manhattan costs $2.90.