What is the cheapest way to get from East Village to Upper East Side?

The cheapest way to get from East Village to Upper East Side is to line 4 subway which costs $3 and takes 10 min.

What is the fastest way to get from East Village to Upper East Side?

The fastest way to get from East Village to Upper East Side is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $21 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between East Village and Upper East Side?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 1 Av/E 14 St and arriving at 1 Av/E 86 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.

Is there a direct ferry between East Village and Upper East Side?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from East 34th Street and arriving at East 90th St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

Is there a direct train between East Village and Upper East Side?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 14 St-Union Sq and arriving at 86th Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from East Village to Upper East Side?

The distance between East Village and Upper East Side is 4 miles.

How do I travel from East Village to Upper East Side without a car?

The best way to get from East Village to Upper East Side without a car is to line 4 subway which takes 10 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from East Village to Upper East Side?

The line 4 subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 86th Street takes 10 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the East Village to Upper East Side bus from?

East Village to Upper East Side bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 1 Av/E 14 St station.

Where do I catch the East Village to Upper East Side train from?

East Village to Upper East Side train services, operated by MTA, depart from 14 St-Union Sq station.

Where does the East Village to Upper East Side bus arrive?

East Village to Upper East Side bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 1 Av/E 86 St station.

Where does the East Village to Upper East Side train arrive?

East Village to Upper East Side train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 86th Street station.

Where can I stay near Upper East Side?

There are 3836+ hotels available in Upper East Side.

East Village to Upper East Side - 5 ways to travel via line 4 subway, and ferry

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

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Line 4 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 86th Streetsubway 4 / ...
10 min
$3
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from East 34th Street to East 90th Stferry As / ...
25 min
$5
Bus
1. Take the bus from 1 Av/E 14 St to 1 Av/E 86 Stbus M15 / ...
26 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from East Village to Upper East Sidetaxi 4.6 mi
9 min
$21–26
Walk
1. Take the walk from East Village to Upper East Sidewalk 3.9 mi
1h 14m

East Village to Upper East Side by subway

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Distance: 3.7 mi
Duration: 10 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 86th Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, NYC Ferry operates a ferry from East 34th Street to East 90th St hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 25 min.

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