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Manhattan to Midtown East buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manhattan and Midtown East takes 17 min and the fastest bus takes 7 min. The bus runs at least 15 times per hour from Manhattan to Midtown East. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

17 min
Duration
2 mi
Distance
$21
Average price
Every 5 minutes
Frequency

Manhattan to Midtown East bus times

Buses run every 5 minutes between Manhattan and Midtown East. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Manhattan is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Midtown East at 12:02 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 17 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    bus bus 9 min • Direct
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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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    bus bus 10 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    bus bus 10 min • Direct
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    bus bus 11 min • Direct
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    bus bus 11 min • Direct
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    bus bus 11 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    bus bus 10 min • Direct
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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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    bus bus 10 min • Direct
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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manhattan to Midtown East? 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: 1.8 mi
  • Duration: 17 min

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Midtown East, NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Lexington Av/E 85 St to Lexington Av/E 50 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 19 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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