What is the cheapest way to get from 5 Av/E 85 St to Union Square?

The cheapest way to get from 5 Av/E 85 St to Union Square is to line 6 subway which costs $3 and takes 21 min.

What is the fastest way to get from 5 Av/E 85 St to Union Square?

The fastest way to get from 5 Av/E 85 St to Union Square is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $18 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between 5 Av/E 85 St and Union Square?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 86th Street & Lexington Avenue and arriving at Union Square - 17th St & Broadway. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

Is there a direct ferry between 5 Av/E 85 St and Union Square?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from East 90th St and arriving at Stuyvesant Cove. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

Is there a direct train between 5 Av/E 85 St and Union Square?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 86th Street and arriving at 14 St-Union Sq. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

How far is it from 5 Av/E 85 St to Union Square?

The distance between 5 Av/E 85 St and Union Square is 4 miles.

How do I travel from 5 Av/E 85 St to Union Square without a car?

The best way to get from 5 Av/E 85 St to Union Square without a car is to line 6 subway which takes 21 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from 5 Av/E 85 St to Union Square?

The line 6 subway from 86th Street to 14 St-Union Sq takes 15 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the 5 Av/E 85 St to Union Square bus from?

5 Av/E 85 St to Union Square bus services, operated by OVR Ride LLC, depart from 86th Street & Lexington Avenue station.

Where do I catch the 5 Av/E 85 St to Union Square train from?

5 Av/E 85 St to Union Square train services, operated by MTA, depart from 86th Street station.

Where does the 5 Av/E 85 St to Union Square bus arrive?

5 Av/E 85 St to Union Square bus services, operated by OVR Ride LLC, arrive at Union Square - 17th St & Broadway station.

Where does the 5 Av/E 85 St to Union Square train arrive?

5 Av/E 85 St to Union Square train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 14 St-Union Sq station.

Where can I stay near Union Square?

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5 Av/E 85 St to Union Square - 6 ways to travel via line 6 subway, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from 5 Av/E 85 St to Union Square by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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Line 6 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 86th Street to 14 St-Union Sqsubway 6 / ...
21 min
$3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 84 St to 5 Av/W 17 Stbus M1 / ...
39 min
$2–8
Bus via 86th Street & Lexington Avenue
1. Take the bus from 86th Street & Lexington Avenue to Union Square - 17th St & Broadwaybus Nyc / ...
27 min
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from East 90th St to Stuyvesant Coveferry Rs
45 min
$5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from 5 Av/E 85 St to Union Squaretaxi 3.5 mi
8 min
$18–22
Walk
1. Take the foot from 5 Av/E 85 St to Union Squarewalk 3.5 mi
1h 7m

5 Av/E 85 St to Union Square by foot and subway

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Distance: 4.1 mi
Duration: 21 min

What companies run services between 5 Av/E 85 St, NY, USA and Union Square, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 86th Street to 14 St-Union Sq every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, OVR Ride LLC operates a bus from 86th Street & Lexington Avenue to Union Square - 17th St & Broadway on demand, and the journey takes 20 min.

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