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How to get fromPenn Station NY to Upper East Sideby bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Penn Station NY to Upper East Side by bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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  1. Bus, subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from W 34 St/10 Av to W 34 St/Broadwaybus bus M34-Sbs
    2. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to 86th Streetsubway subway Q / ...
    23 min
    $6–10

  2. Subway

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to 86th Streetsubway subway Q / ...
    24 min
    $3

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from West 34th Street & 9th Avenue to E 34 St/3 Avbus bus M34-Sbs / ...
    2. Take the bus from 3 Av/E 33 St to 3 Av/E 86 Stbus bus M102 / ...
    47 min
    $6–15

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Penn Station NY to Upper East Sidetaxi taxi 4.1 mi
    8 min
    $19–24

  5. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Penn Station NY to Upper East Sidewalk walk 3.7 mi
    1h 11m

Penn Station NY to Upper East Side by bus and subway

Calendar529Weekly Services
Duration23 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4.4 mi
  • Duration: 23 min

What companies run services between 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. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from West 34th Street & 9th Avenue to 3 Av/E 86 St via E 34 St/3 Av and 3 Av/E 33 St in around 47 min.

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