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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Upper East Side is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $15 - $18.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 3 Av/E 57 St and arriving at 3 Av/E 86 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

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

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

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

The distance between Midtown Manhattan and Upper East Side is 2 miles.

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

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

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

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

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

Midtown Manhattan to Upper East Side bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 3 Av/E 57 St station.

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

Midtown Manhattan to Upper East Side train services, operated by MTA, depart from 51st Street station.

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

Midtown Manhattan to Upper East Side bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 3 Av/E 86 St station.

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

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

Where can I stay near Upper East Side?

There are 3883+ hotels available in Upper East Side.

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

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

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Line 6 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 51st Street to 86th Streetsubway 4 / ...
7 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 3 Av/E 57 St to 3 Av/E 86 Stbus M101 / ...
18 min
$3–75
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Midtown Manhattan to Upper East Sidetaxi 2.6 mi
5 min
$15–18
Walk
1. Take the walk from Midtown Manhattan to Upper East Sidewalk 2.3 mi
44 min

Midtown Manhattan to Upper East Side by subway

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Distance: 1.9 mi
Duration: 7 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 51st Street to 86th Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 3 Av/E 57 St to 3 Av/E 86 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 18 min. Hampton Jitney Inc. also services this route every 2 hours.

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