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

The cheapest way to get from Upper East Side to Chinatown is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 13 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Upper East Side to Chinatown is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $23 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between Upper East Side and Chinatown?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 86th Street & Lexington Avenue and arriving at Union Square - 17th St & Broadway. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Upper East Side and Chinatown?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from East 90th St and arriving at Stuyvesant Cove. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

Is there a direct train between Upper East Side and Chinatown?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 86th Street and arriving at Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

How far is it from Upper East Side to Chinatown?

The distance between Upper East Side and Chinatown is 5 miles. The road distance is 5.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Upper East Side to Chinatown without a car is to line 4 subway which takes 15 min and costs $3.

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

The line 4 subway from 86th Street to Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall takes 15 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

Upper East Side to Chinatown bus services, operated by OVR Ride LLC, depart from 86th Street & Lexington Avenue station.

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

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

Where does the Upper East Side to Chinatown bus arrive?

Upper East Side to Chinatown bus services, operated by OVR Ride LLC, arrive at Union Square - 17th St & Broadway station.

Where does the Upper East Side to Chinatown train arrive?

Upper East Side to Chinatown train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall station.

Can I drive from Upper East Side to Chinatown?

Yes, the driving distance between Upper East Side to Chinatown is 5 miles. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Upper East Side to Chinatown.

Where can I stay near Chinatown?

There are 2808+ hotels available in Chinatown.

Upper East Side to Chinatown - 5 ways to travel via line 4 subway, and bus

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

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Line 4 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 86th Street to Brooklyn Bridge-City Hallsubway 4 / ...
15 min
$3
Drive 5.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Upper East Side to Chinatowncar 5.2 mi
13 min
$1–2
Bus
1. Take the bus from 86th Street & Lexington Avenue to Union Square - 17th St & Broadwaybus Nyc / ...
20 min
$3–8
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from East 90th St to Stuyvesant Coveferry Rs
21 min
$5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Upper East Side to Chinatowntaxi 5.2 mi
13 min
$23–29

Upper East Side to Chinatown by subway

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Distance: 5.4 mi
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What companies run services between Upper East Side, NY, USA and Chinatown, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 86th Street to Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, OVR Ride LLC operates a bus from 86th Street & Lexington Avenue to Union Square - 17th St & Broadway on demand, and the journey takes 20 min. MTA Bus Company also services this route every 10 minutes.

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