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

The cheapest way to get from Union Square to Manhattan is to line 4 subway which costs $3 and takes 10 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Union Square to Manhattan is to line 4 subway which takes 10 min and costs $3.

Is there a direct bus between Union Square and Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Union Square - 17th St & Broadway and arriving at 86th Street & Lexington Avenue. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Union Square and Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Stuyvesant Cove and arriving at East 90th St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

Is there a direct train between Union Square and Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 14 St-Union Sq and arriving at 86th Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Union Square to Manhattan?

The distance between Union Square and Manhattan is 4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Union Square to Manhattan without a car is to line 4 subway which takes 10 min and costs $3.

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

The line 4 subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 86th Street takes 10 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

Union Square to Manhattan bus services, operated by OVR Ride LLC, depart from Union Square - 17th St & Broadway station.

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

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

Where does the Union Square to Manhattan bus arrive?

Union Square to Manhattan bus services, operated by OVR Ride LLC, arrive at 86th Street & Lexington Avenue station.

Where does the Union Square to Manhattan train arrive?

Union Square to Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 86th Street station.

Where can I stay near Manhattan?

There are 3445+ hotels available in Manhattan.

Union Square to Manhattan - 5 ways to travel via line 4 subway, bus, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Union Square to Manhattan by subway, bus, ferry, 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 4 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 86th Street4 / ...
10 min
$3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Union Square - 17th St & Broadway to 86th Street & Lexington AvenueNyc / ...
20 min
$2–7
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Stuyvesant Cove to East 90th StSv
21 min
$5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Union Square to Manhattan4.4 mi
10 min
$22–26
Walk
1. Take the foot from Union Square to Manhattan3.7 mi
1h 12m

Union Square to Manhattan by subway

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Distance: 3.7 mi
Duration: 10 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 86th Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, OVR Ride LLC operates a bus from Union Square - 17th St & Broadway to 86th Street & Lexington Avenue on demand, and the journey takes 20 min. MTA Bus Company also services this route every 10 minutes.

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