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How to get fromUpper East Side to Bronx Zooby subway, taxi, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Upper East Side to Bronx Zoo by subway, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Line 5 subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from 86th Street to West Farms Sq-E Tremont Avsubway subway 5
    59 min
    $3
  2. Drive 6.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Upper East Side to Bronx Zoocar car 6.9 mi
    13 min
    $2
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Upper East Side to Bronx Zootaxi taxi 6.9 mi
    13 min
    $29–35
  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 3 Av/E 85 St to Morris Pk Av/Adams Stbus bus BxM10
    59 min
    $3–8
  5. Line 5 subway via E 180 St

    1. Take the subway from 86th Street to E 180 Stsubway subway 5
    1h
    $3

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Upper East Side, NY, USA and Bronx Zoo, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 86th Street to West Farms Sq-E Tremont Av every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 3 Av/E 85 St to Morris Pk Av/Adams St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 24 min.

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