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How to get fromPort Authority Bus Terminal to Upper East Sideby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Upper East Side by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

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

  2. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to 86 Stsubway subway C / ...
    2. Take the bus from W 86 St/Central Park West to E 86 St/2 Avbus bus M86-Sbs
    25 min
    $6–11

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Upper East Sidetaxi taxi 3.9 mi
    8 min
    $19–23

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Upper East Sidewalk walk 3.2 mi
    1h 1m

Port Authority Bus Terminal to Upper East Side by foot and subway

Calendar1092Weekly Services
Duration16 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3.6 mi
  • Duration: 16 min

What companies run services between Port Authority Bus Terminal, 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.

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