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Upper East Side to Lower East Side buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Upper East Side and Lower East Side takes 44 min and the fastest bus takes 24 min. The bus runs at least 12 times per hour from Upper East Side to Lower 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.

44 min
Duration
5 mi
Distance
$7
Average price
Every 5 minutes
Frequency

Upper East Side to Lower East Side bus times

Buses run every 5 minutes between Upper East Side and Lower East Side. The earliest departure is at 12:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Upper East Side is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Lower East Side at 12:26 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 44 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    bus bus 38 min • Direct
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    bus bus 48 min • Direct
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    bus bus 38 min • Direct
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    bus bus 38 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    bus bus 37 min • Direct
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    bus bus 33 min • Direct
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    bus bus 34 min • Direct
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    bus bus 24 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 37 min • Direct
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    bus bus 33 min • Direct
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    bus bus 34 min • Direct
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    bus bus 24 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 37 min • Direct
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    bus bus 33 min • Direct
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    bus bus 34 min • Direct
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    bus bus 24 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 37 min • Direct
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    bus bus 33 min • Direct
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    bus bus 34 min • Direct
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    bus bus 24 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 37 min • Direct
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    bus bus 33 min • Direct
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    bus bus 34 min • Direct
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    bus bus 28 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Upper East Side to Lower 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: 4.9 mi
  • Duration: 44 min

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

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 2 Av/E 87 St to Allen St/Grand St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 45 min.

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