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How to get fromUpper East Side to Port Authority Bus Terminalby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Upper East Side to Port Authority Bus Terminal by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

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

  2. 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 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminalsubway subway C / ...
    26 min
    $6–10

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Upper East Side to Port Authority Bus Terminaltaxi taxi 3.4 mi
    8 min
    $17–22

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Upper East Side to Port Authority Bus Terminalwalk walk 3.2 mi
    1h 1m

Upper East Side to Port Authority Bus Terminal by subway and foot

Calendar1092Weekly Services
Duration15 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3.6 mi
  • Duration: 15 min

What companies run services between Upper East Side, NY, USA and Port Authority Bus Terminal, 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.

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