What is the cheapest way to get from Upper East Side to Chelsea Piers?

The cheapest way to get from Upper East Side to Chelsea Piers is to subway which costs $3 and takes 41 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Upper East Side to Chelsea Piers?

The fastest way to get from Upper East Side to Chelsea Piers is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $23 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Upper East Side and Chelsea Piers?

No, there is no direct bus from Upper East Side to Chelsea Piers. However, there are services departing from 2 Av/E 87 St and arriving at 12 Av/W 23 St via E 23 St/2 Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.

Is there a direct train between Upper East Side and Chelsea Piers?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 86th Street and arriving at 34 St-Herald Sq. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from Upper East Side to Chelsea Piers?

The distance between Upper East Side and Chelsea Piers is 5 miles.

How do I travel from Upper East Side to Chelsea Piers without a car?

The best way to get from Upper East Side to Chelsea Piers without a car is to line 6 subway and bus which takes 39 min and costs $5 - $11.

How long does it take to get from Upper East Side to Chelsea Piers?

It takes approximately 39 min to get from Upper East Side to Chelsea Piers, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Upper East Side to Chelsea Piers bus from?

Upper East Side to Chelsea Piers bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 2 Av/E 87 St station.

Where do I catch the Upper East Side to Chelsea Piers train from?

Upper East Side to Chelsea Piers train services, operated by MTA, depart from 86th Street station.

Where does the Upper East Side to Chelsea Piers bus arrive?

Upper East Side to Chelsea Piers bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 2 Av/E 22 St station.

Where does the Upper East Side to Chelsea Piers train arrive?

Upper East Side to Chelsea Piers train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 34 St-Herald Sq station.

Where can I stay near Chelsea Piers?

There are 3572+ hotels available in Chelsea Piers.

Upper East Side to Chelsea Piers - 5 ways to travel via line 6 subway, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Upper East Side to Chelsea Piers by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 6 subway, bus
best
1. Take the subway from 86th Street to 14 St-Union Sqsubway 6 / ...
2. Take the bus from E 14 St/Irving Pl to 10 Av/W 18 Stbus M14d-Sbs
39 min
$6–11
Subway
cheapest
1. Take the subway from 86th Street to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway Q / ...
41 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 2 Av/E 87 St to 2 Av/E 22 Stbus M15 / ...
2. Take the bus from E 23 St/2 Av to 12 Av/W 23 Stbus M23-Sbs
56 min
$6–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Upper East Side to Chelsea Pierstaxi 5 mi
11 min
$23–28
Walk
1. Take the foot from Upper East Side to Chelsea Pierswalk 4.7 mi
1h 31m

Upper East Side to Chelsea Piers by subway, bus, and foot

1307Weekly Services

39 minAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 5.4 mi
Duration: 39 min

What companies run services between Upper East Side, NY, USA and Chelsea Piers, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from 2 Av/E 87 St to Chelsea Piers via 2 Av/E 22 St, E 23 St/2 Av, and 12 Av/W 23 St in around 56 min. Alternatively, MTA operates a subway from 86th Street to 34 St-Herald Sq every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 11 min.

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