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How to get fromUnion Square to 86th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway)by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Union Square to 86th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 4 subway

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    1. Take the subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 86th Streetsubway subway 4 / ...
    14 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Union Square - 17th St & Broadway to 86th Street & Lexington Avenuebus bus Nyc / ...
    24 min
    $3–8

  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from East 34th Street to East 90th Stferry ferry As / ...
    38 min
    $5

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Union Square to 86th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway)taxi taxi 4.6 mi
    10 min
    $21–26

  5. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Union Square to 86th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway)walk walk 3.9 mi
    1h 14m

Union Square to 86th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) by subway and foot

Calendar3042Weekly Services
Duration14 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3.9 mi
  • Duration: 14 min

What companies run services between Union Square, NY, USA and 86th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway), NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 86th Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, OVR Ride LLC operates a bus from Union Square - 17th St & Broadway to 86th Street & Lexington Avenue on demand, and the journey takes 20 min. MTA Bus Company also services this route every 5 minutes.

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