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

The cheapest way to get from Upper East Side to Union Square is to line 6 subway which costs $3 and takes 15 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Upper East Side to Union Square is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $20 - $24.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 86th Street & Lexington Avenue and arriving at Union Square - 17th St & Broadway. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Upper East Side and Union Square?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from East 90th St and arriving at Stuyvesant Cove. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 86th Street and arriving at 14 St-Union Sq. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

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

The distance between Upper East Side and Union Square is 4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Upper East Side to Union Square without a car is to line 6 subway which takes 15 min and costs $3.

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

The line 6 subway from 86th Street to 14 St-Union Sq takes 15 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

Upper East Side to Union Square bus services, operated by OVR Ride LLC, depart from 86th Street & Lexington Avenue station.

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

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

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

Upper East Side to Union Square bus services, operated by OVR Ride LLC, arrive at Union Square - 17th St & Broadway station.

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

Upper East Side to Union Square train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 14 St-Union Sq station.

Where can I stay near Union Square?

There are 3943+ hotels available in Union Square.

Upper East Side to Union Square - 5 ways to travel via line 6 subway, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Upper East Side to Union Square by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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Line 6 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 86th Street to 14 St-Union Sqsubway 6 / ...
15 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 86th Street & Lexington Avenue to Union Square - 17th St & Broadwaybus Nyc / ...
20 min
$3–8
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from East 90th St to Stuyvesant Coveferry Rs
21 min
$5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Upper East Side to Union Squaretaxi 4.2 mi
10 min
$20–24
Walk
1. Take the walk from Upper East Side to Union Squarewalk 3.9 mi
1h 14m

Upper East Side to Union Square by subway

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Distance: 3.7 mi
Duration: 15 min

What companies run services between Upper East Side, NY, USA and Union Square, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 86th Street to 14 St-Union Sq every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, OVR Ride LLC operates a bus from 86th Street & Lexington Avenue to Union Square - 17th St & Broadway on demand, and the journey takes 20 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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