What is the cheapest way to get from 72nd Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Union Square?

The cheapest way to get from 72nd Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Union Square is to line 1 subway which costs $3 and takes 17 min.

What is the fastest way to get from 72nd Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Union Square?

The fastest way to get from 72nd Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Union Square is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs $17 - $21.

Is there a direct train between 72nd Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) and Union Square?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 72 St and arriving at 18 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

Where do I catch the 72nd Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Union Square bus from?

72nd Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Union Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Columbus Av/W 72 St station.

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72nd Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Union Square

Q: Is there a direct bus between 72nd Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) and Union Square?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Columbus Av/W 72 St and arriving at Avenue Of The Americas/W 16 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 33 min.

Q: How far is it from 72nd Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Union Square?

The distance between 72nd Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) and Union Square is 3 miles.

Q: How do I travel from 72nd Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Union Square without a car?

The best way to get from 72nd Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Union Square without a car is to line 1 subway which takes 17 min and costs $3.

Q: How long does it take to get from 72nd Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Union Square?

The line 1 subway from 72 St to 18 St takes 13 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Q: Where do I catch the 72nd Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Union Square train from?

72nd Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Union Square train services, operated by MTA, depart from 72 St station.

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There are 6 ways to get from 72nd Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Union Square by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 1 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 72 St to 18 Stsubway 1 / ...
17 min
$3
Bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Columbus Av/W 72 St to 7 Av/W 57 Stbus M7
2. Take the subway from 57 St-7 Av to 14 St-Union Sqsubway Q / ...
19 min
$6–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from 72nd Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Union Squaretaxi 3.4 mi
7 min
$17–21
Walk
1. Take the walk from 72nd Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Union Squarewalk 3 mi
58 min
Bus
1. Take the bus from Columbus Av/W 72 St to Avenue Of The Americas/W 16 Stbus M7
33 min
$3–8
Bus via Union Square - 17th St & Broadway
1. Take the bus from Broadway/73rd to Union Square - 17th St & Broadwaybus to Mount Snow / ...
35 min

72nd Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Union Square by foot and subway

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Distance: 3.1 mi
Duration: 17 min

What companies run services between 72nd Street Station (Second Avenue Subway), NY, USA and Union Square, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 72 St to 18 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Columbus Av/W 72 St to Avenue Of The Americas/W 16 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 33 min.

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