What is the cheapest way to get from Upper East Side to New York Penn Station?

The cheapest way to get from Upper East Side to New York Penn Station is to subway via 42 St-Times Square which costs $3 and takes 12 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Upper East Side to New York Penn Station?

The fastest way to get from Upper East Side to New York Penn Station is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $18 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Upper East Side and New York Penn Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lexington Av/E 86 St and arriving at Lexington Av/E 34 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Upper East Side and New York Penn Station?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from East 90th St and arriving at East 34th Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

Is there a direct train between Upper East Side and New York Penn Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 86th Street and arriving at 34 St-Herald Sq. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from Upper East Side to New York Penn Station?

The distance between Upper East Side and New York Penn Station is 4 miles.

How do I travel from Upper East Side to New York Penn Station without a car?

The best way to get from Upper East Side to New York Penn Station without a car is to subway via 42 St-Times Square which takes 12 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Upper East Side to New York Penn Station?

It takes approximately 12 min to get from Upper East Side to New York Penn Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Upper East Side to New York Penn Station bus from?

Upper East Side to New York Penn Station bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Lexington Av/E 86 St station.

Where do I catch the Upper East Side to New York Penn Station train from?

Upper East Side to New York Penn Station train services, operated by MTA, depart from 86th Street station.

Where does the Upper East Side to New York Penn Station bus arrive?

Upper East Side to New York Penn Station bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Lexington Av/E 34 St station.

Where does the Upper East Side to New York Penn Station train arrive?

Upper East Side to New York Penn Station train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 42 St-Times Square station.

Where can I stay near New York Penn Station?

There are 3679+ hotels available in New York Penn Station.

Upper East Side to New York Penn Station - 6 ways to travel via subway, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Upper East Side to New York Penn Station by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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Subway via 42 St-Times Square
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1. Take the subway from 86th Street to 42 St-Times Squaresubway Q / ...
12 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lexington Av/E 86 St to Lexington Av/E 34 Stbus M102 / ...
44 min
$3–8
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from East 90th St to East 34th Streetferry As / ...
54 min
$5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Upper East Side to New York Penn Stationtaxi 3.6 mi
8 min
$18–22
Subway
1. Take the subway from 86th Street to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway Q / ...
18 min
$3
Walk
1. Take the walk from Upper East Side to New York Penn Stationwalk 3.6 mi
1h 9m

Upper East Side to New York Penn Station by subway

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Distance: 3.7 mi
Duration: 12 min

What companies run services between Upper East Side, NY, USA and New York Penn Station, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 86th Street to 42 St-Times Square every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Lexington Av/E 86 St to Lexington Av/E 34 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 28 min.

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