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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Upper East Side to Midtown Manhattan is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $14 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between Upper East Side and Midtown Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lexington Av/E 85 St and arriving at Lexington Av/E 53 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

Is there a direct train between Upper East Side and Midtown Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 86th Street and arriving at 51st 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 Midtown Manhattan?

The distance between Upper East Side and Midtown Manhattan is 2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Upper East Side to Midtown Manhattan 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 Midtown Manhattan?

The line 6 subway from 86th Street to 51st Street takes 7 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

Upper East Side to Midtown Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Lexington Av/E 85 St station.

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

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

Where does the Upper East Side to Midtown Manhattan bus arrive?

Upper East Side to Midtown Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Lexington Av/E 53 St station.

Where does the Upper East Side to Midtown Manhattan train arrive?

Upper East Side to Midtown Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 51st Street station.

Where can I stay near Midtown Manhattan?

There are 3945+ hotels available in Midtown Manhattan.

Upper East Side to Midtown Manhattan - 4 ways to travel via line 6 subway

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

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Line 6 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 86th Street to 51st Streetsubway 4 / ...
7 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lexington Av/E 85 St to Lexington Av/E 53 Stbus M101 / ...
18 min
$3–75
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Upper East Side to Midtown Manhattantaxi 2.3 mi
6 min
$14–17
Walk
1. Take the walk from Upper East Side to Midtown Manhattanwalk 2.3 mi
44 min

Upper East Side to Midtown Manhattan by subway

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Distance: 1.9 mi
Duration: 7 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 86th Street to 51st Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Lexington Av/E 85 St to Lexington Av/E 53 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 18 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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