What is the cheapest way to get from Upper East Side to Times Square?

The cheapest way to get from Upper East Side to Times Square is to subway which costs $3 and takes 9 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Upper East Side to Times Square?

The fastest way to get from Upper East Side to Times Square is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs $16 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Upper East Side and Times Square?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lexington Av/E 85 St and arriving at Lexington Av/E 50 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

Is there a direct train between Upper East Side and Times Square?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 86th Street and arriving at 42 St-Times Square. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from Upper East Side to Times Square?

The distance between Upper East Side and Times Square is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Upper East Side to Times Square without a car?

The best way to get from Upper East Side to Times Square without a car is to subway which takes 9 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Upper East Side to Times Square?

The subway from 86th Street to 42 St-Times Square takes 9 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Upper East Side to Times Square bus from?

Upper East Side to Times Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Lexington Av/E 85 St station.

Where do I catch the Upper East Side to Times Square train from?

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

Where does the Upper East Side to Times Square bus arrive?

Upper East Side to Times Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Lexington Av/E 50 St station.

Where does the Upper East Side to Times Square train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Times Square?

There are 3007+ hotels available in Times Square.

Upper East Side to Times Square - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, and taxi

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

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 86th Street to 42 St-Times Squaresubway Q / ...
9 min
$3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lexington Av/E 85 St to Lexington Av/E 50 Stbus M101 / ...
19 min
$2–75
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Upper East Side to Times Squaretaxi 3.1 mi
7 min
$16–20
Walk
1. Take the foot from Upper East Side to Times Squarewalk 2.9 mi
56 min

Upper East Side to Times Square by subway

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What companies run services between Upper East Side, NY, USA and Times Square, 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 85 St to Lexington Av/E 50 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 19 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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