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

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

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Parkside Av to 86th Streetsubway subway Q
    38 min
    $3

  2. Drive  10.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Flatbush to Upper East Sidecar car 10.3 mi
    22 min
    $2–3

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cortelyou Rd / E 19 St to Frankfort St / Pearl Stbus bus Bm1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pearl St/Peck Slip to 1 Av/E 86 Stbus bus M15
    1h 27m
    $6–15

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Flatbush to Upper East Sidetaxi taxi 10.3 mi
    22 min
    $45–60

Flatbush to Upper East Side by subway

Calendar1057Weekly Subways
Duration38 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10.9 mi
  • Duration: 38 min

What companies run services between Flatbush, Kings County, NY, USA and Upper East Side, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Parkside Av to 86th Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 38 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cortelyou Rd / E 19 St to 1 Av/E 86 St via Frankfort St / Pearl St and Pearl St/Peck Slip in around 1h 27m.

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