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How to get fromUpper East Side to Madison Square Garden Centerby subway, taxi, foot, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Upper East Side to Madison Square Garden Center by subway, taxi, foot, or bus

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from 86th Street to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway subway Q / ...
    17 min
    $3

  2. Subway via 42 St-Times Square

    1. Take the subway from 86th Street to 42 St-Times Squaresubway subway Q / ...
    20 min
    $3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Upper East Side to Madison Square Garden Centertaxi taxi 3.9 mi
    9 min
    $19–23

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Upper East Side to Madison Square Garden Centerwalk walk 3.5 mi
    1h 8m

  5. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from E 86 St/2 Av to W 86 St/Central Pk Westbus bus M86-Sbs
    2. Take the subway from 86 St to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway subway A / ...
    29 min
    $6–10

Upper East Side to Madison Square Garden Center by subway and foot

Calendar1092Weekly Services
Duration17 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4 mi
  • Duration: 17 min

What companies run services between Upper East Side, NY, USA and Madison Square Garden Center, NY, USA?

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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