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

The cheapest way to get from Lower Manhattan to Upper East Side is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 11 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Lower Manhattan to Upper East Side is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $24 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between Lower Manhattan and Upper East Side?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 1 Av/E 1 St and arriving at 1 Av/E 86 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

Is there a direct train between Lower Manhattan and Upper East Side?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Spring St and arriving at 86th Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

How far is it from Lower Manhattan to Upper East Side?

The distance between Lower Manhattan and Upper East Side is 5 miles. The road distance is 5.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lower Manhattan to Upper East Side without a car is to line 6 subway which takes 19 min and costs $3.

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

The line 6 subway from Spring St to 86th Street takes 19 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

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

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

Lower Manhattan to Upper East Side train services, operated by MTA, depart from Spring St station.

Where does the Lower Manhattan to Upper East Side bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lower Manhattan to Upper East Side train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lower Manhattan to Upper East Side?

Yes, the driving distance between Lower Manhattan to Upper East Side is 5 miles. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Lower Manhattan to Upper East Side.

Where can I stay near Upper East Side?

There are 3792+ hotels available in Upper East Side.

Lower Manhattan to Upper East Side - 4 ways to travel via line 6 subway

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

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Line 6 subway
best
1. Take the subway from Spring St to 86th Streetsubway 4 / ...
19 min
$3
Drive 5.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lower Manhattan to Upper East Sidecar 5.4 mi
11 min
$1–2
Bus
1. Take the bus from 1 Av/E 1 St to 1 Av/E 86 Stbus M15-Sbs
30 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lower Manhattan to Upper East Sidetaxi 5.4 mi
11 min
$24–29

Lower Manhattan to Upper East Side by subway

1805Weekly Subways

19 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 4.7 mi
Duration: 19 min

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

MTA operates a subway from Spring St to 86th Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 1 Av/E 1 St to 1 Av/E 86 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 30 min.

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