What is the cheapest way to get from Empire State Building to Upper East Side?

The cheapest way to get from Empire State Building to Upper East Side is to subway which costs $3 and takes 14 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Empire State Building to Upper East Side?

The fastest way to get from Empire State Building to Upper East Side is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs $17 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Empire State Building and Upper East Side?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madison Av/E 35 St and arriving at Madison Av/E 79 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Empire State Building 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 Empire State Building and Upper East Side?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 34 St-Herald Sq and arriving at 86th Street. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

How far is it from Empire State Building to Upper East Side?

The distance between Empire State Building and Upper East Side is 4 miles.

How do I travel from Empire State Building to Upper East Side without a car?

The best way to get from Empire State Building to Upper East Side without a car is to subway which takes 14 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Empire State Building to Upper East Side?

The subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to 86th Street takes 12 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Empire State Building to Upper East Side bus from?

Empire State Building to Upper East Side bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Madison Av/E 35 St station.

Where do I catch the Empire State Building to Upper East Side train from?

Empire State Building to Upper East Side train services, operated by MTA, depart from 34 St-Herald Sq station.

Where does the Empire State Building to Upper East Side bus arrive?

Empire State Building to Upper East Side bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Madison Av/E 79 St station.

Where does the Empire State Building to Upper East Side train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Upper East Side?

There are 3930+ hotels available in Upper East Side.

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

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to 86th Streetsubway Q / ...
14 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 35 St to Madison Av/E 79 Stbus M1 / ...
31 min
$3–8
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from East 34th Street to East 90th Stferry As / ...
42 min
$5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Empire State Building to Upper East Sidetaxi 3.4 mi
7 min
$17–21
Walk
1. Take the walk from Empire State Building to Upper East Sidewalk 3.2 mi
1h 1m

Empire State Building to Upper East Side by foot and subway

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Distance: 3.8 mi
Duration: 14 min

What companies run services between Empire State Building, NY, USA and Upper East Side, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to 86th Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 35 St to Madison Av/E 79 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 27 min.

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