What is the cheapest way to get from Upper East Side to Randalls Island?

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

What is the fastest way to get from Upper East Side to Randalls Island?

The fastest way to get from Upper East Side to Randalls Island is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $17 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Upper East Side and Randalls Island?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 1 Av/E 86 St and arriving at 1 Av/E 116 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

Is there a direct train between Upper East Side and Randalls Island?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 86th Street and arriving at 125th 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 Randalls Island?

The distance between Upper East Side and Randalls Island is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Upper East Side to Randalls Island without a car?

The best way to get from Upper East Side to Randalls Island 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 Randalls Island?

The line 6 subway from 86th Street to 125th Street takes 7 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Upper East Side to Randalls Island bus from?

Upper East Side to Randalls Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 1 Av/E 86 St station.

Where do I catch the Upper East Side to Randalls Island train from?

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

Where does the Upper East Side to Randalls Island bus arrive?

Upper East Side to Randalls Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 1 Av/E 116 St station.

Where does the Upper East Side to Randalls Island train arrive?

Upper East Side to Randalls Island train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 125th Street station.

Where can I stay near Randalls Island?

There are 3982+ hotels available in Randalls Island.

Upper East Side to Randalls Island - 4 ways to travel via line 6 subway

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

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Line 6 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 86th Street to 125th Streetsubway 4 / ...
7 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 1 Av/E 86 St to 1 Av/E 116 Stbus M15 / ...
9 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Upper East Side to Randalls Islandtaxi 3.4 mi
6 min
$17–22
Walk
1. Take the foot from Upper East Side to Randalls Islandwalk 2.6 mi
50 min

Upper East Side to Randalls Island by subway

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Distance: 1.9 mi
Duration: 7 min

What companies run services between Upper East Side, NY, USA and Randalls Island, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 86th Street to 125th Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 1 Av/E 86 St to 1 Av/E 116 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 9 min.

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