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

The cheapest way to get from Union Square to Columbus Circle is to subway which costs $3 and takes 8 min.

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

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

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 6 Av/W 18 St and arriving at Central Park South/Columbus Circle. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 14 St-Union Sq and arriving at 57 St-7 Av. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

How far is it from Union Square to Columbus Circle?

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

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

The best way to get from Union Square to Columbus Circle without a car is to subway which takes 8 min and costs $3.

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

The subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 57 St-7 Av takes 8 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

Union Square to Columbus Circle bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 6 Av/W 18 St station.

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

Union Square to Columbus Circle train services, operated by MTA, depart from 14 St-Union Sq station.

Where does the Union Square to Columbus Circle bus arrive?

Union Square to Columbus Circle bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Central Park South/Columbus Circle station.

Where does the Union Square to Columbus Circle train arrive?

Union Square to Columbus Circle train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 57 St-7 Av station.

Where can I stay near Columbus Circle?

There are 3725+ hotels available in Columbus Circle.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Union Square to Columbus Circle 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 14 St-Union Sq to 57 St-7 Avsubway Q / ...
8 min
$3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 18 St to Central Park South/Columbus Circlebus M7
30 min
$2–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Union Square to Columbus Circletaxi 2.9 mi
6 min
$16–20
Walk
1. Take the foot from Union Square to Columbus Circlewalk 2.4 mi
46 min
Subway, line 1 subway
1. Take the subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 42 St-Times Squaresubway Q / ...
2. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to 59 St-Columbus Circlesubway 1 / ...
11 min
$3

Union Square to Columbus Circle by subway

3284Weekly Subways

8 minAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Union Square to Columbus Circle.

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Distance: 2.1 mi
Duration: 8 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 57 St-7 Av every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 6 Av/W 18 St to Central Park South/Columbus Circle every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 30 min. OVR Ride LLC also services this route on demand.

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