How to get from United Nations Plaza to Manhattan by bus and subway?

United Nations Plaza to Manhattan - Bus Schedule

The M42 bus from United Nations Plaza to Manhattan usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5-45 min. The trip takes about 33 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From United Nations Plaza to Manhattan by bus and subway

To get from United Nations Plaza to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey, take the M42 bus from E 41 St/1 Av station to W 42 St/7 Av station. Next, take the 2 subway from Times Sq-42 St station to Park Place station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus and subway schedule from United Nations Plaza may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Manhattan on the Moovit app.

33min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - M42M42
Subway - 2
Walk to Manhattan
Leaves from E 41 St/1 Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E 41 St/1 Av
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - M42M42
    Wait for bus
    M42
    West Side Pier 12 Av Crosstown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W 42 St/7 Av
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - 2
    Wait for subway
    2
    Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Place
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to Manhattan
    Walk to
    Manhattan
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from United Nations Plaza to Manhattan

The distance between United Nations Plaza, New York - New Jersey and Manhattan, New York - New Jersey is approximately 4.55 mi, which can typically be travelled in 33 min. Moovit will show you the directions from United Nations Plaza to Manhattan by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from United Nations Plaza to Manhattan

To check the bus and subway schedule from United Nations Plaza to Manhattan using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (United Nations Plaza) and destination (Manhattan), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from United Nations Plaza to Manhattan?

    The fastest way takes 33 minutes, using Bus line M42, Subway line 2.

  • Is there a direct bus between United Nations Plaza and Manhattan?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 33 min.

  • Which bus line goes from United Nations Plaza to Manhattan?

    The M42 bus line goes from E 41 St/1 Av station near United Nations Plaza in Manhattan to W 42 St/7 Av station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till W 42 St/7 Av station near Manhattan in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from United Nations Plaza to Manhattan by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between United Nations Plaza in Manhattan and Manhattan in New York - New Jersey by bus and subway is about 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near United Nations Plaza to get to Manhattan?

    Get on the M42 bus from the E 41 St/1 Av stop near United Nations Plaza in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between United Nations Plaza and Manhattan?

    Get off the bus at the W 42 St/7 Av station, which is closest to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey.

  • When is the first bus from United Nations Plaza to Manhattan?

    The first bus from United Nations Plaza in Manhattan to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey is East Harlem - City Hall. It leaves the Lexington Av/E 40 St stop at 11:14 PM.

  • When is the last subway from United Nations Plaza to Manhattan?

    The last subway from United Nations Plaza in Manhattan to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey is the Lexington Avenue Express line. It leaves the Grand Central-42 St station at 6:39 PM.

  • When is the first ferry from United Nations Plaza to Manhattan?

    The first ferry from United Nations Plaza in Manhattan to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey is Rockaway-Soundview. It leaves the East 34th Street station at 12:44 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from United Nations Plaza to Manhattan?

    The ride from United Nations Plaza to Manhattan costs $3.00.

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