There are 5 ways to get from The Cloisters to Union Square by subway, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway
best- Take the subway from Dyckman St to W 4 St-Wash Sqsubway A
38 min$3Drive 10.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from The Cloisters to Union Squarecar 10.8 mi
20 min$2–3Bus via 86th Street & Lexington Avenue
- Take the bus from Dyckman St/Sherman Av to 86th Street & Lexington Avenuebus BxM1
- Take the bus from 86th Street & Lexington Avenue to Union Square - 17th St & Broadwaybus Nyc / ...
1h 20mTaxi
- Take the taxi from The Cloisters to Union Squaretaxi 10.8 mi
20 min$40–50Bus
- Take the bus from Saint Nicholas Av/W 192 St to 5 Av/W 17 Stbus M3
2h 10m$3–8
The Cloisters to Union Square by foot and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from The Cloisters to Union Square is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 20 min.
The fastest way to get from The Cloisters to Union Square is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $40 - $50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Saint Nicholas Av/W 192 St and arriving at 5 Av/W 17 St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 52m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dyckman St and arriving at W 4 St-Wash Sq. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.
The distance between The Cloisters and Union Square is 11 miles. The road distance is 10.8 miles.
The best way to get from The Cloisters to Union Square without a car is to subway which takes 38 min and costs $3.
The subway from Dyckman St to W 4 St-Wash Sq takes 31 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
The Cloisters to Union Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Dyckman St/Sherman Av station.
The Cloisters to Union Square train services, operated by MTA, depart from Dyckman St station.
The Cloisters to Union Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 86th Street & Lexington Avenue station.
What companies run services between The Cloisters, NY, USA and Union Square, NY, USA?
MTA operates a subway from Dyckman St to W 4 St-Wash Sq every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 31 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from The Cloisters to Union Square - 17th St & Broadway via Dyckman St/Sherman Av and 86th Street & Lexington Avenue in around 1h 20m.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Dyckman St to W 4 St-Wash Sq
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Dyckman St/Sherman Av to 86th Street & Lexington Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from Saint Nicholas Av/W 192 St to 5 Av/W 17 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Phone
- (855) 388-1488
- [email protected]
- Website
- ovrride.com
Bus from 86th Street & Lexington Avenue to Union Square - 17th St & Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Website
- https://ovrride.com
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Estimated price
- $40–50
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
The Cloisters to Union Square train services, operated by MTA, arrive at W 4 St-Wash Sq station.
Yes, the driving distance between The Cloisters to Union Square is 11 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from The Cloisters to Union Square.
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