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How to get fromUpper East Side to Morningside Heightsby bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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

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  1. Bus, line 1 subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from E 86 St/2 Av to W 86 St/Broadwaybus bus M86-Sbs
    2. Take the subway from 86 St to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway subway 1
    23 min
    $6–10

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 3 Av/E 86 St to W 125 St/Frederick Douglass Blvdbus bus M101
    35 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Upper East Side to Morningside Heightstaxi taxi 3.2 mi
    6 min
    $17–21

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Upper East Side to Morningside Heightswalk walk 3 mi
    57 min

Upper East Side to Morningside Heights by bus and subway

Calendar1294Weekly Services
Duration23 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4.5 mi
  • Duration: 23 min

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

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 3 Av/E 86 St to W 125 St/Frederick Douglass Blvd every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 35 min.

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