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How to get fromJournal Square to Upper East Sideby train, subway, bus, taxi or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Journal Square to Upper East Side by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, line 4 subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Journal Square to World Trade Centertrain train Path
    2. Take the subway from Fulton St to 86th Streetsubway subway 4 / ...
    37 min
    $6
  2. Drive 9.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Journal Square to Upper East Sidecar car 9.2 mi
    19 min
    $2–3
  3. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Hoboken Ave At Summit Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 119
    2. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to 86th Streetsubway subway Q / ...
    59 min
    $10–25
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Journal Square to Upper East Sidetaxi taxi 9.2 mi
    19 min
    $40–50
  5. Train, subway

    1. Take the train from Journal Square to 33rd Streettrain train Path
    2. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to 86th Streetsubway subway Q / ...
    40 min
    $6

Journal Square to Upper East Side by foot, train, and subway

Calendar801Weekly Services
Duration37 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Journal Square to Upper East Side. However, you can walk to Journal Square, take the train to World Trade Center, walk to Fulton St, then take the line 4 subway to 86th Street. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Journal Square to 86th Street via Hoboken Ave At Summit Ave, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and 42 St-Times Square in around 59 min.

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