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

The cheapest way to get from Upper East Side to Harlem is to line 6 subway which costs $3 and takes 7 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Upper East Side to Harlem is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs $15 - $19.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 3 Av/E 86 St and arriving at W 125 St/Malcolm X Blvd. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 86th Street and arriving at 125th Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from Upper East Side to Harlem?

The distance between Upper East Side and Harlem is 2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Upper East Side to Harlem without a car is to line 6 subway which takes 7 min and costs $3.

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

The line 6 subway from 86th Street to 125th Street takes 7 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

Upper East Side to Harlem bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 3 Av/E 86 St station.

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

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

Where does the Upper East Side to Harlem bus arrive?

Upper East Side to Harlem bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at W 125 St/Malcolm X Blvd station.

Where does the Upper East Side to Harlem train arrive?

Upper East Side to Harlem train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 125th Street station.

Where can I stay near Harlem?

There are 2941+ hotels available in Harlem.

Upper East Side to Harlem - 4 ways to travel via line 6 subway, bus, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Upper East Side to Harlem by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 6 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 86th Street to 125th Streetsubway 6 / ...
7 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 3 Av/E 86 St to W 125 St/Malcolm X Blvdbus M101 / ...
30 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Upper East Side to Harlemtaxi 2.7 mi
4 min
$15–19
Walk
1. Take the foot from Upper East Side to Harlemwalk 2.5 mi
48 min

Upper East Side to Harlem by subway

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Distance: 1.9 mi
Duration: 7 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 86th Street to 125th Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 3 Av/E 86 St to W 125 St/Malcolm X Blvd every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 30 min.

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