What is the cheapest way to get from Union Square to Midtown Manhattan?

The cheapest way to get from Union Square to Midtown Manhattan is to line 6 subway which costs $3 and takes 8 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Union Square to Midtown Manhattan?

The fastest way to get from Union Square to Midtown Manhattan is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $14 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between Union Square and Midtown Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Park Av South/E 18 St and arriving at Madison Av/E 52 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

Is there a direct train between Union Square and Midtown Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 14 St-Union Sq and arriving at 51st Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

How far is it from Union Square to Midtown Manhattan?

The distance between Union Square and Midtown Manhattan is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Union Square to Midtown Manhattan without a car?

The best way to get from Union Square to Midtown Manhattan without a car is to line 6 subway which takes 8 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Union Square to Midtown Manhattan?

The line 6 subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 51st Street takes 8 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Union Square to Midtown Manhattan bus from?

Union Square to Midtown Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Park Av South/E 18 St station.

Where do I catch the Union Square to Midtown Manhattan train from?

Union Square to Midtown Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, depart from 14 St-Union Sq station.

Where does the Union Square to Midtown Manhattan bus arrive?

Union Square to Midtown Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Madison Av/E 52 St station.

Where does the Union Square to Midtown Manhattan train arrive?

Union Square to Midtown Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 51st Street station.

Where can I stay near Midtown Manhattan?

There are 3511+ hotels available in Midtown Manhattan.

Union Square to Midtown Manhattan - 5 ways to travel via line 6 subway, and bus

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

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Line 6 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 51st Streetsubway 4 / ...
8 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Av South/E 18 St to Madison Av/E 52 Stbus M1 / ...
24 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Union Square to Midtown Manhattantaxi 2.5 mi
5 min
$14–18
Walk
1. Take the foot from Union Square to Midtown Manhattanwalk 1.8 mi
34 min
Subway
1. Take the subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway Q / ...
2. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to 5 Av/53 Stsubway F / ...
14 min
$3

Union Square to Midtown Manhattan by subway

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Distance: 1.8 mi
Duration: 8 min

What companies run services between Union Square, NY, USA and Midtown Manhattan, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 51st Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Park Av South/E 18 St to Madison Av/E 52 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 24 min.

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