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How to get fromUnion Square to Fifth Avenueby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Union Square to Fifth Avenue by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 6 subway

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    1. Take the subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 77 Stsubway subway 6 / ...
    20 min
    $3

  2. Line 28 bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison Ave @ 26Th St to Madison Avenue & East 69th Streetbus bus 28
    25 min
    $3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Union Square to Fifth Avenuetaxi taxi 3.7 mi
    8 min
    $18–23

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Union Square to Fifth Avenuewalk walk 3 mi
    57 min

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Park Av South/E 18 St to Madison Av/E 74 Stbus bus M1 / ...
    38 min
    $3–8

Union Square to Fifth Avenue by subway and foot

Calendar1805Weekly Services
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3.6 mi
  • Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between Union Square, NY, USA and Fifth Avenue, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 77 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, Westchester County Bee-Line System operates a bus from Madison Ave @ 26Th St to Madison Avenue & East 69th Street every 4 hours. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 18 min.

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