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How to get fromUnion City to Upper East Sideby ferry, taxi, subway, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Union City to Upper East Side by ferry, taxi, subway, or bus

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  1. Line 11 ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Port Imperial / Weehawken to Midtown / W. 39th St.ferry ferry 11
    2. Take the taxi from Midtown / W. 39th St. to Upper East Sidetaxi taxi
    19 min

  2. Bus, subway

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bergenline Ave At 45Th St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 159
    2. Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to 86 Stsubway subway C / ...
    3. Take the bus from W 86 St/Central Park West to E 86 St/2 Avbus bus
    55 min
    $14–33

  3. Line 11 ferry, subway

    1. Take the ferry from Port Imperial / Weehawken to Midtown / W. 39th St.ferry ferry 11
    2. Take the subway from 57 St-7 Av to 86th Streetsubway subway Q / ...
    25 min

  4. Line 11 ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Port Imperial / Weehawken to Midtown / W. 39th St.ferry ferry 11
    2. Take the bus from W 86 St/Broadway to E 86 St/2 Avbus bus M86-Sbs
    34 min

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Union City to Upper East Sidetaxi taxi 7.5 mi
    14 min
    $30–40

Union City to Upper East Side by bus and subway

Calendar474Weekly Services
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.6 mi
  • Duration: 19 min

What companies run services between Union City, NJ, USA and Upper East Side, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Union City to Upper East Side. However, you can take the line 11 ferry to Midtown / W. 39th St. then take the taxi to Upper East Side. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Port Imperial / Weehawken to 86th Street via Midtown / W. 39th St. and 57 St-7 Av in around 25 min.

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