What is the cheapest way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Union Square?

The cheapest way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Union Square is to line 6 subway which costs $3 and takes 8 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Union Square?

The fastest way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Union Square is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs $12 - $15.

Is there a direct bus between Midtown Manhattan and Union Square?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5 Av/W 50 St and arriving at 5 Av/W 17 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

Is there a direct train between Midtown Manhattan and Union Square?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 51st Street and arriving at 14 St-Union Sq. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

How far is it from Midtown Manhattan to Union Square?

The distance between Midtown Manhattan and Union Square is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Midtown Manhattan to Union Square without a car?

The best way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Union Square without a car is to line 6 subway which takes 8 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Midtown Manhattan to Union Square?

The line 6 subway from 51st Street to 14 St-Union Sq takes 8 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Midtown Manhattan to Union Square bus from?

Midtown Manhattan to Union Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 5 Av/W 50 St station.

Where do I catch the Midtown Manhattan to Union Square train from?

Midtown Manhattan to Union Square train services, operated by MTA, depart from 51st Street station.

Where does the Midtown Manhattan to Union Square bus arrive?

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

Where does the Midtown Manhattan to Union Square train arrive?

Midtown Manhattan to Union Square train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 14 St-Union Sq station.

Where can I stay near Union Square?

There are 3287+ hotels available in Union Square.

Midtown Manhattan to Union Square - 4 ways to travel via line 6 subway, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Midtown Manhattan 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 51st Street to 14 St-Union Sqsubway 4 / ...
8 min
$3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 50 St to 5 Av/W 17 Stbus M2 / ...
17 min
$2–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Midtown Manhattan to Union Squaretaxi 1.8 mi
4 min
$12–15
Walk
1. Take the foot from Midtown Manhattan to Union Squarewalk 1.8 mi
34 min

Midtown Manhattan to Union Square by subway

1812Weekly Subways

8 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1.8 mi
Duration: 8 min

What companies run services between Midtown Manhattan, NY, USA and Union Square, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 51st Street to 14 St-Union Sq every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/W 50 St to 5 Av/W 17 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 17 min. Westchester County Bee-Line System also services this route every 4 hours.

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