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

From Upper East Side to Port Authority Bus Terminal by subway

Take one direct subway from Upper East Side to Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan: take the Q subway from 86 St station to Times Sq-42 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 24 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

24min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - Q
Walk to Port Authority Bus Terminal
Leaves from 86 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    86 St
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - Q
    Wait for subway
    Q
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to Port Authority Bus Terminal
    Walk to
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    West 41st Street
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Upper East Side to Port Authority Bus Terminal by subway via 4 and S

To get from Upper East Side to Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan, take the 4 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 29 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

29min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - 4
Subway - S
Walk to Port Authority Bus Terminal
Leaves from 86 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    86 St
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Subway - 4
    Wait for subway
    4
    Crown Hts-Utica Av
  • 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
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    2 min
  • 6
    Walk to Port Authority Bus Terminal
    Walk to
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    West 41st Street
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Upper East Side to Port Authority Bus Terminal

The distance between Upper East Side, Manhattan and Port Authority Bus Terminal, Manhattan is approximately 3.25 mi, which can typically be travelled in 24 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Upper East Side to 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 2 Av/E 86 St.

Subway stations close to Upper East Side:

  • 96 St
  • 86 St

Bus stations close to Upper East Side:

  • 2 Av/E 86 St
  • 2 Av/E 87 St
  • E 86 St/2 Av

Ferry stations close to Upper East Side:

  • East 90th St

Public transit stations close to Port Authority Bus Terminal, Manhattan

Port Authority Bus Terminal is located at West 41st Street, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Times Sq-42 St.

Subway stations close to Port Authority Bus Terminal:

  • Times Sq-42 St
  • 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
  • 42 St-Bryant Pk

Bus stations close to Port Authority Bus Terminal:

  • W 42nd St & Port Authority Terminal
  • New York (P.A.B.T.)
  • 8 Av/W 40 St

Alternative route from Upper East Side to Port Authority Bus Terminal by subway via 4 and S

To get from Upper East Side to Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan, take the 4 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 29 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

29min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - 4
Subway - S
Walk to Port Authority Bus Terminal
Leaves from 86 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    86 St
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Subway - 4
    Wait for subway
    4
    Crown Hts-Utica Av
  • 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
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    2 min
  • 6
    Walk to Port Authority Bus Terminal
    Walk to
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    West 41st Street
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 24 minutes, using Bus line Q.

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

    The alternative route takes 29 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line S.

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

    Yes, there is a direct subway going from Upper East Side to Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan in 24 min.

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

    The Q subway line goes from 86 St station near Upper East Side to Coney Island-Stillwell Av station near Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan.

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

    The total travel time between Upper East Side and Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan by subway is about 24 min.

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

    Get on the Q 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 Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan?

    Get off the subway at the Coney Island-Stillwell Av station, which is closest to Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan.

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

    The first subway from Upper East Side to Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan is Broadway Express. It leaves the 86 St station at 12:07 AM.

  • When is the first ferry from Upper East Side to Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan?

    The first ferry from Upper East Side to Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan is Soundview. It leaves the East 90th St station at 1:35 AM.

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

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

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