What is the cheapest way to get from 86th Street to Union Square?

The cheapest way to get from 86th Street to Union Square is to line 0028 bus which costs $3 and takes 23 min.

What is the fastest way to get from 86th Street to Union Square?

The fastest way to get from 86th Street to Union Square is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $20 - $24.

Is there a direct bus between 86th Street 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 train between 86th Street 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 86th Street to Union Square?

The distance between 86th Street and Union Square is 4 miles.

How do I travel from 86th Street to Union Square without a car?

The best way to get from 86th Street 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 86th Street 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 86th Street to Union Square bus from?

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

Where do I catch the 86th Street to Union Square train from?

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

Where does the 86th Street to Union Square bus arrive?

86th Street to Union Square bus services, operated by OVR Ride LLC, arrive at Union Square - 17th St & Broadway station.

Where does the 86th Street to Union Square train arrive?

86th Street to Union Square train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 14 St-Union Sq station.

Where can I stay near Union Square?

There are 3672+ hotels available in Union Square.

86th Street to Union Square - 5 ways to travel via line 6 subway, bus, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from 86th Street to Union Square by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 6 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 86th Street to 14 St-Union Sqsubway 6 / ...
15 min
$3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 86th Street & Lexington Avenue to Union Square - 17th St & Broadwaybus Nyc / ...
20 min
$2–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from 86th Street to Union Squaretaxi 3.9 mi
9 min
$20–24
Walk
1. Take the foot from 86th Street to Union Squarewalk 3.6 mi
1h 10m
Line 0028 bus
1. Take the bus from 5th AVE @ 85th ST to 23rd ST @ 5th AVEbus 0028
23 min
$3

86th Street to Union Square by subway

4858Weekly Subways

15 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 3.7 mi
Duration: 15 min

What companies run services between 86th Street, 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. MTA Bus Company also services this route every 10 minutes.

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