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 Park Av South/E 18 St and arriving at Madison Av/E 67 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 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 MTA Bus Company, depart from Park Av South/E 18 St 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 MTA Bus Company, arrive at Madison Av/E 67 St 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 3856+ hotels available in Manhattan.

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There are 5 ways to get from Union Square to Manhattan by subway, ferry, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 4 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 86th Streetsubway 4 / ...
10 min
$3
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Stuyvesant Cove to East 90th Stferry Rs
21 min
$5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Av South/E 18 St to Madison Av/E 67 Stbus M1 / ...
31 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Union Square to Manhattantaxi 4.4 mi
10 min
$21–25
Walk
1. Take the walk from Union Square to Manhattanwalk 3.7 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, NYC Ferry operates a ferry from Stuyvesant Cove to East 90th St hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 21 min.

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