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How to get fromDumbo to Upper East Sideby subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Dumbo to Upper East Side by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 4 subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Borough Hall to 86th Streetsubway subway 4 / ...
    24 min
    $3

  2. Drive 7.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dumbo to Upper East Sidecar car 7.5 mi
    16 min
    $2

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pearl St/Beekman St to 1 Av/E 86 Stbus bus M15-Sbs
    43 min
    $3–8

  4. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to East 90th Stferry ferry As / ...
    52 min
    $5

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Dumbo to Upper East Sidetaxi taxi 7.5 mi
    16 min
    $30–40

Dumbo to Upper East Side by subway

Calendar1807Weekly Subways
Duration24 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7.9 mi
  • Duration: 24 min

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

MTA operates a subway from Borough Hall to 86th Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 24 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Pearl St/Beekman St to 1 Av/E 86 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 43 min.

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