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Trip Overview

The average bus between Lower East Side and Upper East Side takes 29 min and the fastest bus takes 20 min. The bus runs at least 7 times per hour from Lower East Side to Upper East Side. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

29 min
Duration
4 mi
Distance
$7
Average price
Every 10 minutes
Frequency

Lower East Side to Upper East Side bus times

Buses run every 10 minutes between Lower East Side and Upper East Side. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lower East Side is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Upper East Side at 11:53 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 29 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 20 min • Direct
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    bus bus 20 min • Direct
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    bus bus 20 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 20 min • Direct
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    bus bus 20 min • Direct
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    bus bus 20 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 20 min • Direct
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    bus bus 20 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 23 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 20 min • Direct
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    bus bus 21 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 20 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lower East Side to Upper East Side? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 4.2 mi
  • Duration: 29 min

What companies run services between Lower East Side, NY, USA and Upper East Side, NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 1 Av/E 1 St to 1 Av/E 86 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 30 min.

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