What is the cheapest way to get from Randalls Island to Upper East Side?

The cheapest way to get from Randalls Island to Upper East Side is to line 6 subway which costs $3 and takes 8 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Randalls Island to Upper East Side?

The fastest way to get from Randalls Island to Upper East Side is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs $18 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Randalls Island and Upper East Side?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 2 Av/E 116 St and arriving at 2 Av/E 87 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

Is there a direct train between Randalls Island and Upper East Side?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 125th Street and arriving at 86th Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

How far is it from Randalls Island to Upper East Side?

The distance between Randalls Island and Upper East Side is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Randalls Island to Upper East Side without a car?

The best way to get from Randalls Island to Upper East Side without a car is to line 6 subway which takes 8 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Randalls Island to Upper East Side?

The line 6 subway from 125th Street to 86th Street takes 8 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Randalls Island to Upper East Side bus from?

Randalls Island to Upper East Side bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 2 Av/E 116 St station.

Where do I catch the Randalls Island to Upper East Side train from?

Randalls Island to Upper East Side train services, operated by MTA, depart from 125th Street station.

Where does the Randalls Island to Upper East Side bus arrive?

Randalls Island to Upper East Side bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 2 Av/E 87 St station.

Where does the Randalls Island to Upper East Side train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Upper East Side?

There are 3932+ hotels available in Upper East Side.

Randalls Island to Upper East Side - 4 ways to travel via line 6 subway

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

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Line 6 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 125th Street to 86th Streetsubway 4 / ...
8 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 2 Av/E 116 St to 2 Av/E 87 Stbus M15 / ...
10 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Randalls Island to Upper East Sidetaxi 3.6 mi
7 min
$18–22
Walk
1. Take the foot from Randalls Island to Upper East Sidewalk 2.6 mi
50 min

Randalls Island to Upper East Side by subway

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Distance: 1.9 mi
Duration: 8 min

What companies run services between Randalls Island, NY, USA and Upper East Side, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 125th Street to 86th Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 2 Av/E 116 St to 2 Av/E 87 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 10 min.

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