What is the cheapest way to get from New York Penn Station to 86th Street?

The cheapest way to get from New York Penn Station to 86th Street is to subway via 42 St-Times Square which costs $3 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from New York Penn Station to 86th Street?

The fastest way to get from New York Penn Station to 86th Street is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs $17 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between New York Penn Station and 86th Street?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madison Av/E 35 St and arriving at Madison Av/E 86 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.

Is there a direct train between New York Penn Station and 86th Street?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 34 St-Herald Sq and arriving at 86th Street. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

How far is it from New York Penn Station to 86th Street?

The distance between New York Penn Station and 86th Street is 4 miles.

How do I travel from New York Penn Station to 86th Street without a car?

The best way to get from New York Penn Station to 86th Street without a car is to subway via 42 St-Times Square which takes 16 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from New York Penn Station to 86th Street?

It takes approximately 16 min to get from New York Penn Station to 86th Street, including transfers.

Where do I catch the New York Penn Station to 86th Street bus from?

New York Penn Station to 86th Street bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Madison Av/E 35 St station.

Where do I catch the New York Penn Station to 86th Street train from?

New York Penn Station to 86th Street train services, operated by MTA, depart from 42 St-Times Square station.

Where does the New York Penn Station to 86th Street bus arrive?

New York Penn Station to 86th Street bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Madison Av/E 86 St station.

Where does the New York Penn Station to 86th Street train arrive?

New York Penn Station to 86th Street train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 86th Street station.

Where can I stay near 86th Street?

There are 3431+ hotels available in 86th Street.

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There are 5 ways to get from New York Penn Station to 86th Street by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway via 42 St-Times Square
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1. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to 86th Streetsubway Q / ...
16 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 35 St to Madison Av/E 86 Stbus M1 / ...
50 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from New York Penn Station to 86th Streettaxi 3.4 mi
7 min
$17–21
Walk
1. Take the walk from New York Penn Station to 86th Streetwalk 3.3 mi
1h 4m
Subway
1. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to 86th Streetsubway Q / ...
19 min
$3

New York Penn Station to 86th Street by subway

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Distance: 3.7 mi
Duration: 16 min

What companies run services between New York Penn Station, NY, USA and 86th Street, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Times Square to 86th Street every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 35 St to Madison Av/E 86 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 32 min.

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