What is the cheapest way to get from 96th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Union Square?

The cheapest way to get from 96th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Union Square is to subway which costs $3 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from 96th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Union Square?

The fastest way to get from 96th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Union Square is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $21 - $26.

Is there a direct ferry between 96th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) 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 96th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) and Union Square?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 96 St and arriving at 14 St-Union Sq. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

Where do I catch the 96th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Union Square bus from?

96th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Union Square bus services, operated by OVR Ride LLC, depart from 86th Street & Lexington Avenue station.

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96th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Union Square

Q: Is there a direct bus between 96th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) 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.

Q: How far is it from 96th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Union Square?

The distance between 96th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) and Union Square is 6 miles.

Q: How do I travel from 96th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Union Square without a car?

The best way to get from 96th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Union Square without a car is to subway which takes 16 min and costs $3.

Q: How long does it take to get from 96th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Union Square?

The subway from 96 St to 14 St-Union Sq takes 16 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Q: Where do I catch the 96th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Union Square train from?

96th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Union Square train services, operated by MTA, depart from 96 St station.

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There are 6 ways to get from 96th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Union Square by subway, ferry, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
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1. Take the subway from 96 St to 14 St-Union Sqsubway Q / ...
16 min
$3
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from East 90th St to Stuyvesant Coveferry Rs
32 min
$5
Bus via 86th Street & Lexington Avenue
1. Take the bus from 86th Street & Lexington Avenue to Union Square - 17th St & Broadwaybus Nyc / ...
33 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from 96th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Union Squaretaxi 4.6 mi
11 min
$21–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from 2 Av/E 96 St to 2 Av/E 14 Stbus M15 / ...
37 min
$3–8
Walk
1. Take the walk from 96th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Union Squarewalk 4.4 mi
1h 24m

96th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Union Square by foot and subway

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Distance: 5.9 mi
Duration: 16 min

What companies run services between 96th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway), NY, USA and Union Square, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 96 St to 14 St-Union Sq every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, NYC Ferry operates a ferry from East 90th St to Stuyvesant Cove hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 21 min.

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