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Trip Overview

The average bus between Upper East Side and Manhattan takes 7 min and the fastest bus takes 4 min. The bus runs at least 9 times per hour from Upper East Side to Manhattan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7 min
Duration
3,370 ft
Distance
$7
Average price
Every 10 minutes
Frequency

Upper East Side to Manhattan bus times

Buses run every 10 minutes between Upper East Side and Manhattan. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Upper East Side is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Manhattan at 12:04 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 7 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 9 min • Direct
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    bus bus 9 min • Direct
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    bus bus 9 min • Direct
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    bus bus 8 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 6 min • Direct
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    bus bus 6 min • Direct
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    bus bus 5 min • Direct
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    bus bus 5 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 6 min • Direct
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    bus bus 6 min • Direct
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    bus bus 5 min • Direct
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    bus bus 5 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 6 min • Direct
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    bus bus 6 min • Direct
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    bus bus 5 min • Direct
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    bus bus 5 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 6 min • Direct
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    bus bus 6 min • Direct
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    bus bus 6 min • Direct
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    bus bus 6 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 5 min • Direct
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    bus bus 5 min • Direct
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    bus bus 5 min • Direct
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    bus bus 5 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    bus bus 6 min • Direct
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    bus bus 6 min • Direct
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    bus bus 5 min • Direct
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    bus bus 5 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Upper East Side to Manhattan? 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.

Map of how to get from Upper East Side to Manhattan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,370 ft
  • Duration: 7 min

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

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from E 86 St/2 Av to 86 St Transverse /Central Park every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 8 min.

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