What is the cheapest way to get from New York Penn Station to Upper East Side?

The cheapest way to get from New York Penn Station to Upper East Side 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 Upper East Side?

The fastest way to get from New York Penn Station to Upper East Side is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $19 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between New York Penn Station and Upper East Side?

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 ferry between New York Penn Station and Upper East Side?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from East 34th Street and arriving at East 90th St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

Is there a direct train between New York Penn Station and Upper East Side?

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 Upper East Side?

The distance between New York Penn Station and Upper East Side is 4 miles.

How do I travel from New York Penn Station to Upper East Side without a car?

The best way to get from New York Penn Station to Upper East Side 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 Upper East Side?

It takes approximately 16 min to get from New York Penn Station to Upper East Side, including transfers.

Where do I catch the New York Penn Station to Upper East Side bus from?

New York Penn Station to Upper East Side 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 Upper East Side train from?

New York Penn Station to Upper East Side train services, operated by MTA, depart from 42 St-Times Square station.

Where does the New York Penn Station to Upper East Side bus arrive?

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

Where does the New York Penn Station to Upper East Side train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Upper East Side?

There are 3668+ hotels available in Upper East Side.

New York Penn Station to Upper East Side - 6 ways to travel via subway, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from New York Penn Station to Upper East Side by subway, bus, ferry, 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 / ...
46 min
$3–8
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from East 34th Street to East 90th Stferry As / ...
52 min
$5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from New York Penn Station to Upper East Sidetaxi 3.8 mi
8 min
$19–23
Subway
1. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to 86th Streetsubway Q / ...
19 min
$3
Walk
1. Take the walk from New York Penn Station to Upper East Sidewalk 3.6 mi
1h 9m

New York Penn Station to Upper East Side 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 Upper East Side, 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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