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How to get fromWashington Square Park to Union Squareby subway, taxi, foot, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Washington Square Park to Union Square by subway, taxi, foot, or bus

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from 8 St-NYU to 23 Stsubway subway N / ...
    9 min
    $3
  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Washington Square Park to Union Squaretaxi taxi 4,990 ft
    2 min
    $9–12
  3. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Washington Square Park to Union Squarewalk walk 3,330 ft
    12 min
  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette St/E 4 St to Park Av South/E 18 Stbus bus M1
    14 min
    $3–8

Washington Square Park to Union Square by foot and subway

Calendar1772Weekly Services
Duration9 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Washington Square Park, NY, USA and Union Square, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 8 St-NYU to 23 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 3 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Lafayette St/E 4 St to Park Av South/E 18 St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 7 min.

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