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How to get fromUpper East Side to South Street Seaportby subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Upper East Side to South Street Seaport by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 4 subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from 86th Street to Fulton Stsubway subway 4 / ...
    26 min
    $3
  2. Drive 7.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Upper East Side to South Street Seaportcar car 7.1 mi
    14 min
    $2
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 2 Av/E 87 St to Pearl St/Fulton Stbus bus M15 / ...
    55 min
    $3–8
  4. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from East 90th St to Wall St/Pier 11ferry ferry As / ...
    56 min
    $5
  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Upper East Side to South Street Seaporttaxi taxi 7.1 mi
    14 min
    $30–40

Upper East Side to South Street Seaport by subway and foot

Calendar2052Weekly Services
Duration26 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Upper East Side, NY, USA and South Street Seaport, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 86th Street to Fulton St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 2 Av/E 87 St to Pearl St/Fulton St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 52 min.

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