What is the cheapest way to get from Union Square to The Cloisters?

The cheapest way to get from Union Square to The Cloisters is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 18 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Union Square to The Cloisters?

The fastest way to get from Union Square to The Cloisters is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $40 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Union Square and The Cloisters?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madison Av/E 32 St and arriving at Margaret Corbin Dr/Cloisters. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Union Square and The Cloisters?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from W 4 St-Wash Sq and arriving at Dyckman St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.

How far is it from Union Square to The Cloisters?

The distance between Union Square and The Cloisters is 11 miles. The road distance is 10.6 miles.

How do I travel from Union Square to The Cloisters without a car?

The best way to get from Union Square to The Cloisters without a car is to subway which takes 39 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Union Square to The Cloisters?

The subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Dyckman St takes 32 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Union Square to The Cloisters bus from?

Union Square to The Cloisters bus services, operated by OVR Ride LLC, depart from Union Square - 17th St & Broadway station.

Where do I catch the Union Square to The Cloisters train from?

Union Square to The Cloisters train services, operated by MTA, depart from W 4 St-Wash Sq station.

Where does the Union Square to The Cloisters bus arrive?

Union Square to The Cloisters bus services, operated by OVR Ride LLC, arrive at 86th Street & Lexington Avenue station.

Where does the Union Square to The Cloisters train arrive?

Union Square to The Cloisters train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Dyckman St station.

Can I drive from Union Square to The Cloisters?

Yes, the driving distance between Union Square to The Cloisters is 11 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Union Square to The Cloisters.

Where can I stay near The Cloisters?

There are 2795+ hotels available in The Cloisters.

Union Square to The Cloisters - 6 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Union Square to The Cloisters by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Dyckman Stsubway A
39 min
$3
Drive 10.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Union Square to The Cloisterscar 10.5 mi
18 min
$2–3
Bus via 86th Street & Lexington Avenue
1. Take the bus from Union Square - 17th St & Broadway to 86th Street & Lexington Avenuebus Nyc / ...
2. Take the bus from 3 Av/E 85 St to Dyckman St/Sherman Avbus BxM1
1h 17m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Union Square to The Cloisterstaxi 10.5 mi
18 min
$40–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 32 St to Margaret Corbin Dr/Cloistersbus M4
1h 54m
$3–8
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Park Av South/E 18 St to Fort George Av/66 Fort George Avbus M3
2h 11m
$3–8

Union Square to The Cloisters by subway and foot

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Distance: 10.6 mi
Duration: 39 min

What companies run services between Union Square, NY, USA and The Cloisters, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Dyckman St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 32 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Square - 17th St & Broadway to The Cloisters via 86th Street & Lexington Avenue, 3 Av/E 85 St, and Dyckman St/Sherman Av in around 1h 17m.

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