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

The cheapest way to get from Upper East Side to Greenwich Village is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 12 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Upper East Side to Greenwich Village is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs $23 - $28.

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

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 train between Upper East Side and Greenwich Village?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 86th Street and arriving at Bleecker St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

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

The distance between Upper East Side and Greenwich Village is 4 miles. The road distance is 5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Upper East Side to Greenwich Village without a car is to line 6 subway which takes 18 min and costs $3.

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

The line 6 subway from 86th Street to Bleecker St takes 18 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Upper East Side to Greenwich Village train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Bleecker St station.

Can I drive from Upper East Side to Greenwich Village?

Yes, the driving distance between Upper East Side to Greenwich Village is 5 miles. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Upper East Side to Greenwich Village.

Where can I stay near Greenwich Village?

There are 3788+ hotels available in Greenwich Village.

Upper East Side to Greenwich Village - 4 ways to travel via line 6 subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Upper East Side to Greenwich Village by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Line 6 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 86th Street to Bleecker Stsubway 6 / ...
18 min
$3
Drive 5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Upper East Side to Greenwich Villagecar 5 mi
12 min
$1–2
Bus
1. Take the bus from 86th Street & Lexington Avenue to Union Square - 17th St & Broadwaybus Nyc / ...
20 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Upper East Side to Greenwich Villagetaxi 5 mi
12 min
$23–28

Upper East Side to Greenwich Village by subway

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18 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 4.4 mi
Duration: 18 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 86th Street to Bleecker St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 18 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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