What is the cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Midtown East?

The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Midtown East is to line 6 subway which costs $3 and takes 7 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Manhattan to Midtown East?

The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Midtown East is to line 6 subway which takes 7 min and costs $3.

Is there a direct bus between Manhattan and Midtown East?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lexington Av/E 85 St and arriving at Lexington Av/E 50 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Manhattan and Midtown East?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from East 90th St and arriving at East 34th Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

Is there a direct train between Manhattan and Midtown East?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 86th Street and arriving at 51st Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from Manhattan to Midtown East?

The distance between Manhattan and Midtown East is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Manhattan to Midtown East without a car?

The best way to get from Manhattan to Midtown East without a car is to line 6 subway which takes 7 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Manhattan to Midtown East?

The line 6 subway from 86th Street to 51st Street takes 7 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Manhattan to Midtown East bus from?

Manhattan to Midtown East bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Lexington Av/E 85 St station.

Where do I catch the Manhattan to Midtown East train from?

Manhattan to Midtown East train services, operated by MTA, depart from 86th Street station.

Where does the Manhattan to Midtown East bus arrive?

Manhattan to Midtown East bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Lexington Av/E 50 St station.

Where does the Manhattan to Midtown East train arrive?

Manhattan to Midtown East train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 51st Street station.

Where can I stay near Midtown East?

There are 3804+ hotels available in Midtown East.

Manhattan to Midtown East - 6 ways to travel via line 6 subway, bus, and ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Manhattan to Midtown East by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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Line 6 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 86th Street to 51st Streetsubway 4 / ...
7 min
$3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lexington Av/E 85 St to Lexington Av/E 50 Stbus M101 / ...
22 min
$2–75
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from East 90th St to East 34th Streetferry As / ...
27 min
$5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manhattan to Midtown Easttaxi 4.3 mi
8 min
$20–25
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from 86 St to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctrsubway B
2. Take the bus from W 50 St/Avenue Of The Americas to E 49 St/1 Avbus M50
35 min
$6–11
Walk
1. Take the walk from Manhattan to Midtown Eastwalk 2.9 mi
55 min

Manhattan to Midtown East by subway

1812Weekly Subways

7 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 1.9 mi
Duration: 7 min

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Midtown East, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 86th Street to 51st Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Lexington Av/E 85 St to Lexington Av/E 50 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 22 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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