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

The cheapest way to get from Long Island to Upper East Side is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 23 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Long Island to Upper East Side is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $45 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Long Island and Upper East Side?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Roosevelt Av/Main St and arriving at 1 St/27 Av. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Long Island and Upper East Side?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Rockaway and arriving at East 90th St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 38m.

How far is it from Long Island to Upper East Side?

The distance between Long Island and Upper East Side is 7 miles. The road distance is 11.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Long Island to Upper East Side without a car is to bus which takes 36 min and costs $3 - $75.

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

The bus from Roosevelt Av/Main St to 1 St/27 Av takes 36 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

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

Long Island to Upper East Side bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Roosevelt Av/Main St station.

Where does the Long Island to Upper East Side bus arrive?

Long Island to Upper East Side bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 1 St/27 Av station.

Can I drive from Long Island to Upper East Side?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to Upper East Side is 11 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Long Island to Upper East Side.

Where can I stay near Upper East Side?

There are 3166+ hotels available in Upper East Side.

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There are 5 ways to get from Long Island to Upper East Side by bus, ferry, taxi, car, or foot

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Roosevelt Av/Main St to 1 St/27 Avbus Q19
36 min
$3–75
Drive 11.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Upper East Sidecar 11.1 mi
23 min
$2–3
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Rockaway to East 90th Stferry Rs
1h 38m
$5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to Upper East Sidetaxi 11.1 mi
23 min
$45–55
Walk
1. Take the foot from East 90th St to Upper East Sidewalk 3,580 ft
13 min

Long Island to Upper East Side by bus

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Distance: 7.3 mi
Duration: 36 min

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Upper East Side, NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Roosevelt Av/Main St to 1 St/27 Av every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 36 min. Hampton Jitney Inc. also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, NYC Ferry operates a ferry from Rockaway to East 90th St hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 1h 38m.

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