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

The cheapest way to get from Upper East Side to East Village is to line 6 subway which costs $3 and takes 15 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Upper East Side to East Village is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $20 - $25.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 2 Av/E 87 St and arriving at 2 Av/E 22 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

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

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 East Village?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 86th Street and arriving at 14 St-Union Sq. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

How far is it from Upper East Side to East Village?

The distance between Upper East Side and East Village is 4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Upper East Side to East Village without a car is to line 6 subway which takes 15 min and costs $3.

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

The line 6 subway from 86th Street to 14 St-Union Sq takes 15 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

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

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

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

Where does the Upper East Side to East Village bus arrive?

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

Where does the Upper East Side to East Village train arrive?

Upper East Side to East Village train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 14 St-Union Sq station.

Where can I stay near East Village?

There are 3852+ hotels available in East Village.

Upper East Side to East Village - 5 ways to travel via line 6 subway, and ferry

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

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Line 6 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 86th Street to 14 St-Union Sqsubway 6 / ...
15 min
$3
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from East 90th St to Stuyvesant Coveferry Rs
21 min
$5
Bus
1. Take the bus from 2 Av/E 87 St to 2 Av/E 22 Stbus M15 / ...
30 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Upper East Side to East Villagetaxi 4.4 mi
10 min
$20–25
Walk
1. Take the walk from Upper East Side to East Villagewalk 3.9 mi
1h 14m

Upper East Side to East Village by subway

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Distance: 3.7 mi
Duration: 15 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 86th Street to 14 St-Union Sq every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, NYC Ferry operates a ferry from East 90th St to Stuyvesant Cove hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 21 min.

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