What is the cheapest way to get from Columbus Circle to Union Square?

The cheapest way to get from Columbus Circle to Union Square is to bus which costs $2 - $7 and takes 18 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Columbus Circle to Union Square?

The fastest way to get from Columbus Circle to Union Square is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $16 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Columbus Circle and Union Square?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5 Av/W 52 St and arriving at 5 Av/W 17 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

Is there a direct train between Columbus Circle and Union Square?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 57 St-7 Av and arriving at 14 St-Union Sq. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from Columbus Circle to Union Square?

The distance between Columbus Circle and Union Square is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Columbus Circle to Union Square without a car?

The best way to get from Columbus Circle to Union Square without a car is to subway which takes 7 min and costs .

How long does it take to get from Columbus Circle to Union Square?

The subway from 57 St-7 Av to 14 St-Union Sq takes 7 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Columbus Circle to Union Square bus from?

Columbus Circle to Union Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 5 Av/W 52 St station.

Where do I catch the Columbus Circle to Union Square train from?

Columbus Circle to Union Square train services, operated by MTA New York City Transit, depart from 57 St-7 Av station.

Where does the Columbus Circle to Union Square bus arrive?

Columbus Circle to Union Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 17 St station.

Where does the Columbus Circle to Union Square train arrive?

Columbus Circle to Union Square train services, operated by MTA New York City Transit, arrive at 14 St-Union Sq station.

Where can I stay near Union Square?

There are 3402+ hotels available in Union Square.

Columbus Circle to Union Square - 5 ways to travel via subway, bus, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Columbus Circle 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.

Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 57 St-7 Av to 14 St-Union SqQ / ...
7 min
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 52 St to 5 Av/W 17 StM1 / ...
18 min
$2–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Columbus Circle to Union Square3 mi
6 min
$16–20
Walk
1. Take the foot from Columbus Circle to Union Square2.4 mi
46 min
Line 1 subway, subway
1. Take the subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle to 42 St-Times Square1 / ...
2. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to 14 St-Union SqQ / ...
9 min

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 2.1 mi
Duration: 7 min

What companies run services between Columbus Circle, NY, USA and Union Square, NY, USA?

MTA New York City Transit operates a subway from 57 St-7 Av to 14 St-Union Sq every 5 minutes, and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/W 52 St to 5 Av/W 17 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 18 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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