What is the cheapest way to get from 96th Street to Union Square?

The cheapest way to get from 96th Street to Union Square is to line 2 subway and subway which costs $3 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from 96th Street to Union Square?

The fastest way to get from 96th Street to Union Square is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $23 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between 96th Street and Union Square?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Columbus Av/W 94 St and arriving at Avenue Of The Americas/W 16 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 48 min.

Is there a direct train between 96th Street and Union Square?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 96 St and arriving at 18 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

How far is it from 96th Street to Union Square?

The distance between 96th Street and Union Square is 4 miles.

How do I travel from 96th Street to Union Square without a car?

The best way to get from 96th Street to Union Square without a car is to line 2 subway and subway which takes 16 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from 96th Street to Union Square?

It takes approximately 16 min to get from 96th Street to Union Square, including transfers.

Where do I catch the 96th Street to Union Square bus from?

96th Street to Union Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Columbus Av/W 94 St station.

Where do I catch the 96th Street to Union Square train from?

96th Street to Union Square train services, operated by MTA, depart from 96 St station.

Where does the 96th Street to Union Square bus arrive?

96th Street to Union Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Avenue Of The Americas/W 16 St station.

Where does the 96th Street to Union Square train arrive?

96th Street to Union Square train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 42 St-Times Square station.

Where can I stay near Union Square?

There are 3636+ hotels available in Union Square.

96th Street to Union Square - 7 ways to travel via line 2 subway, and subway

There are 7 ways to get from 96th 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 2 subway, subway
best
1. Take the subway from 96 St to 42 St-Times Squaresubway 2 / ...
2. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to 14 St-Union Sqsubway Q / ...
16 min
$3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Columbus Av/W 94 St to Avenue Of The Americas/W 16 Stbus M7
53 min
$2–7
Bus via 72 St
1. Take the bus from Broadway/73rd to Union Square - 17th St & Broadwaybus to Mount Snow / ...
52 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from 96th Street to Union Squaretaxi 4.8 mi
10 min
$23–28
Walk
1. Take the foot from 96th Street to Union Squarewalk 4.3 mi
1h 23m
Line 1 subway
1. Take the subway from 96 St to 18 Stsubway 1 / ...
18 min
$3
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Columbus Av/W 97 St to Avenue Of The Americas/W 16 Stbus M7
54 min
$2–7

96th Street to Union Square by foot and subway

2142Weekly Services

16 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from 96th Street to Union Square.

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Distance: 4.4 mi
Duration: 16 min

What companies run services between 96th Street, NY, USA and Union Square, NY, USA?

You can take a vehicle from 96th Street to 14 St-Union Sq via 96 St and 42 St-Times Square in around 16 min. Alternatively, OVR Ride LLC operates a bus from Broadway/73rd to Union Square - 17th St & Broadway on demand, and the journey takes 30 min.

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