What is the cheapest way to get from Times Square to Upper East Side?

The cheapest way to get from Times Square to Upper East Side is to subway which costs $3 and takes 10 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Times Square to Upper East Side?

The fastest way to get from Times Square to Upper East Side is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $17 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Times Square and Upper East Side?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madison Av/E 48 St and arriving at Madison Av/E 83 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

Is there a direct train between Times Square and Upper East Side?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 42 St-Times Square and arriving at 86th Street. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Times Square to Upper East Side?

The distance between Times Square and Upper East Side is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Times Square to Upper East Side without a car?

The best way to get from Times Square to Upper East Side without a car is to subway which takes 10 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Times Square to Upper East Side?

The subway from 42 St-Times Square to 86th Street takes 10 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Times Square to Upper East Side bus from?

Times Square to Upper East Side bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Madison Av/E 48 St station.

Where do I catch the Times Square to Upper East Side train from?

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

Where does the Times Square to Upper East Side bus arrive?

Times Square to Upper East Side bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Madison Av/E 83 St station.

Where does the Times Square to Upper East Side train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Upper East Side?

There are 3001+ hotels available in Upper East Side.

Times Square to Upper East Side - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, and taxi

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

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to 86th Streetsubway Q / ...
10 min
$3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 48 St to Madison Av/E 83 Stbus M1 / ...
21 min
$2–75
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Times Square to Upper East Sidetaxi 3.3 mi
6 min
$17–21
Walk
1. Take the foot from Times Square to Upper East Sidewalk 2.9 mi
56 min

Times Square to Upper East Side by subway

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Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between Times Square, 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, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 48 St to Madison Av/E 83 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 21 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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