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How to get fromClifton to Upper East Sideby bus, subway, train, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Clifton to Upper East Side by bus, subway, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from Allwood Rd At Champlin Ct to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 101 / ...
    2. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to 86th Streetsubway subway Q / ...
    52 min
    $11–26

  2. Drive  17.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Clifton to Upper East Sidecar car 17.6 mi
    27 min
    $4–5

  3. Train, subway

    1. Take the train from Clifton to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train
    2. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec / ...
    3. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to 86th Streetsubway subway Q / ...
    1h
    $9–27

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Clifton to Upper East Sidetaxi taxi 17.6 mi
    27 min
    $60–80

Clifton to Upper East Side by bus, foot, and subway

Calendar460Weekly Services
Duration52 minAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 59.2 mi
  • Duration: 52 min

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

There is no direct connection from Clifton to Upper East Side. However, you can take the bus to Port Authority Bus Terminal, walk to 42 St-Times Square, then take the subway to 86th Street. Alternatively, you can take a train from Clifton to 86th Street via Secaucus Upper Level, Penn Station, and 34 St-Herald Sq in around 1h.

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