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How to get fromColumbus Circle to Upper East Sideby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Columbus Circle to Upper East Side by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from 57 St-7 Av to 86th Streetsubway subway Q / ...
    7 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 58 St to Madison Av/E 83 Stbus bus M1 / ...
    13 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Columbus Circle to Upper East Sidetaxi taxi 2.6 mi
    6 min
    $15–18

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Columbus Circle to Upper East Sidewalk walk 2.2 mi
    42 min

  5. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle to 86 Stsubway subway C / ...
    2. Take the bus from W 86 St/Central Park West to E 86 St/2 Avbus bus M86-Sbs
    20 min
    $6–11

Columbus Circle to Upper East Side by subway

Calendar1092Weekly Subways
Duration7 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2.6 mi
  • Duration: 7 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 57 St-7 Av to 86th Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 58 St to Madison Av/E 83 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 13 min.

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