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How to get from Upper East Side to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal by subway?

From Upper East Side to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal by subway

To get from Upper East Side to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan, take the 5 subway from 86 St station to Grand Central-42 St station. Next, take the S subway from Grand Central-42 St station to Times Sq-42 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 19 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

19min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - 5
Subway - S
Leaves from 86 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    86 St
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - 5
    Wait for subway
    5
    Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    8 min
  • 4
    Subway - S
    Wait for subway
    S
    Times Sq-42 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station Times Sq-42 St
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Upper East Side to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal by subway via 4 and R

To get from Upper East Side to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan, take the 4 subway from 86 St station to Lexington Av/59 St station. Next, take the R subway from Lexington Av/59 St station to Times Sq-42 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 19 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

19min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - 4
Subway - R
Leaves from 86 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    86 St
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - 4
    Wait for subway
    4
    Crown Hts-Utica Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Lexington Av/59 St
    5 min
  • 4
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Bay Pkwy
  • 5
    Ride to subway station Times Sq-42 St
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Upper East Side to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal

The distance between Upper East Side, Manhattan and 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, Manhattan is approximately 2.67 mi, which can typically be travelled in 19 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Upper East Side to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal by subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Upper East Side

Upper East Side is located at Upper East Side, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Lexington Av/E 86 St.

Subway stations close to Upper East Side:

  • 86 St
  • 77 St
  • 96 St

Bus stations close to Upper East Side:

  • Lexington Av/E 86 St
  • Lexington Av/E 85 St
  • Lexington Ave & E 86th St

Public transit stations close to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, Manhattan

42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal is located at 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is W 43 St/8 Av.

Subway stations close to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal:

  • 34 St-Penn Station
  • Times Sq-42 St
  • 49 St

Bus stations close to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal:

  • W 43 St/8 Av
  • W 41 St/8 Av
  • 8 Av/W 42 St

Alternative route from Upper East Side to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal by subway via 4 and R

To get from Upper East Side to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan, take the 4 subway from 86 St station to Lexington Av/59 St station. Next, take the R subway from Lexington Av/59 St station to Times Sq-42 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 19 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

19min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - 4
Subway - R
Leaves from 86 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    86 St
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - 4
    Wait for subway
    4
    Crown Hts-Utica Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Lexington Av/59 St
    5 min
  • 4
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Bay Pkwy
  • 5
    Ride to subway station Times Sq-42 St
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Upper East Side to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal?

    The fastest way takes 19 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line S.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Upper East Side to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal?

    The alternative route takes 19 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line R.

  • Is there a direct subway between Upper East Side and 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 19 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Upper East Side to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan?

    The 5 subway line goes from 86 St station near Upper East Side to Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College station near 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan

  • How long does it take to travel from Upper East Side to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan by subway?

    The total travel time between Upper East Side and 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan by subway is about 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Upper East Side to get to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan?

    Get on the 5 subway from the 86 St station near Upper East Side in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Upper East Side and 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan?

    Get off the subway at the Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College station, which is closest to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan.

  • When is the first subway from Upper East Side to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan?

    The first subway from Upper East Side to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan is Broadway Express. It leaves the 86 St station at 8:15 PM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Upper East Side to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal?

    The ride from Upper East Side to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal costs $2.90.