How to get from Queens to Upper East Side by subway?

From Queens to Upper East Side by subway

To get from Queens to Upper East Side in Manhattan, take the 7X subway from Flushing-Main St station to Grand Central-42 St station. Next, take the 4 subway from Grand Central-42 St station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

53min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - 7X
Subway - 4
Walk to Upper East Side
Leaves from Flushing-Main St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Flushing-Main St
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Subway - 7X
    Wait for subway
    7X
    34 St-Hudson Yards
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    31 min
  • 4
    Subway - 4
    Wait for subway
    4
    Woodlawn
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    6 min
  • 6
    Walk to Upper East Side
    Walk to
    Upper East Side
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Queens to Upper East Side by subway via 7X and 5

To get from Queens to Upper East Side in Manhattan, take the 7X subway from Flushing-Main St station to Grand Central-42 St station. Next, take the 5 subway from Grand Central-42 St station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

55min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - 7X
Subway - 5
Walk to Upper East Side
Leaves from Flushing-Main St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Flushing-Main St
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Subway - 7X
    Wait for subway
    7X
    34 St-Hudson Yards
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    31 min
  • 4
    Subway - 5
    Wait for subway
    5
    Eastchester-Dyre Av
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    6 min
  • 6
    Walk to Upper East Side
    Walk to
    Upper East Side
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Queens to Upper East Side

The distance between Queens, Manhattan and Upper East Side, Manhattan is approximately 11.1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 53 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Queens to Upper East Side 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 Queens

Queens is located at Queens, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Kissena Blvd/Sanford Av.

Subway stations close to Queens:

  • Mets-Willets Point
  • Flushing-Main St

Train stations close to Queens:

  • Murray Hill
  • Flushing - Main Street
  • Mets- Willets Point

Bus stations close to Queens:

  • Kissena Blvd/Sanford Av
  • Sanford Av / Kissena Blvd
  • Sanford Av/Kissena Blvd

Public transit stations close to Upper East Side, Manhattan

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

Subway stations close to Upper East Side:

  • 86 St
  • 96 St
  • 77 St

Bus stations close to Upper East Side:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Queens to Upper East Side by subway via 7X and 5

To get from Queens to Upper East Side in Manhattan, take the 7X subway from Flushing-Main St station to Grand Central-42 St station. Next, take the 5 subway from Grand Central-42 St station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

55min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - 7X
Subway - 5
Walk to Upper East Side
Leaves from Flushing-Main St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Flushing-Main St
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Subway - 7X
    Wait for subway
    7X
    34 St-Hudson Yards
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    31 min
  • 4
    Subway - 5
    Wait for subway
    5
    Eastchester-Dyre Av
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    6 min
  • 6
    Walk to Upper East Side
    Walk to
    Upper East Side
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Queens to Upper East Side?

    The fastest way takes 53 minutes, using Bus line 7X, Bus line 4.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Queens to Upper East Side?

    The alternative route takes 55 minutes, using Bus line 7X, Bus line 5.

  • Is there a direct subway between Queens and Upper East Side?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 53 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Queens to Upper East Side?

    The 7X subway line goes from Flushing-Main St station near Queens in New York - New Jersey to 34 St-Hudson Yards station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till 34 St-Hudson Yards station near Upper East Side in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Queens to Upper East Side by subway?

    The total travel time between Queens in New York - New Jersey and Upper East Side in Manhattan by subway is about 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Queens to get to Upper East Side?

    Get on the 7X subway from the Flushing-Main St station near Queens in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Queens and Upper East Side?

    Get off the subway at the 34 St-Hudson Yards station, which is closest to Upper East Side in Manhattan.

  • How much is the subway fare from Queens to Upper East Side?

    The ride from Queens to Upper East Side costs $2.90.

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