How to get from North Bergen to Upper East Side by bus and subway?

By bus and subway

To get from North Bergen to Upper East Side in Manhattan, take the 154 bus from JFK Blvd at 79th St station to Port Authority Drop Off station. Next, take the Q subway from Times Sq-42 St station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min.

65min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 154154
Subway - Q
Walk to Upper East Side
Leaves from JFK Blvd at 79th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    JFK Blvd at 79th St
    ID 21407
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 154154
    Wait for bus
    154
    New York Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Drop Off
    ID 31899
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - Q
    Wait for subway
    Q
    96 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to Upper East Side
    Walk to
    Upper East Side
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and subway via 159 and Q

To get from North Bergen to Upper East Side in Manhattan, take the 159 bus from Bergenline Ave at 79th St station to Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, take the Q subway from Times Sq-42 St station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min.

64min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 159159
Subway - Q
Walk to Upper East Side
Leaves from Bergenline Ave at 79th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bergenline Ave at 79th St
    ID 21368
    630 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 159159
    Wait for bus
    159
    159x New York 60th Street Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    110 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - Q
    Wait for subway
    Q
    96 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Upper East Side
    Walk to
    Upper East Side
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from North Bergen to Upper East Side

The distance between North Bergen, Manhattan and Upper East Side, Manhattan is approximately 9.12 mi, which can typically be travelled in 65 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Bergen to Upper East Side by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to North Bergen

North Bergen is located at North Bergen, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Jfk Blvd At 79th St.

Bus stations close to North Bergen:

  • Jfk Blvd At 79th St
  • Jfk Blvd At 81st St
  • Jfk Blvd At 76th St

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 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
  • E 86 St/2 Av
  • 2 Av/E 87 St

Ferry stations close to Upper East Side:

  • East 90th St

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and subway via 159 and Q

To get from North Bergen to Upper East Side in Manhattan, take the 159 bus from Bergenline Ave at 79th St station to Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, take the Q subway from Times Sq-42 St station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min.

64min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 159159
Subway - Q
Walk to Upper East Side
Leaves from Bergenline Ave at 79th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bergenline Ave at 79th St
    ID 21368
    630 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 159159
    Wait for bus
    159
    159x New York 60th Street Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    110 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - Q
    Wait for subway
    Q
    96 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Upper East Side
    Walk to
    Upper East Side
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 65 minutes, using Bus line 154, Bus line Q.

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

    The alternative route takes 64 minutes, using Bus line 159, Bus line Q.

  • Is there a direct bus between North Bergen and Upper East Side?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 5 min.

  • Which bus line goes from North Bergen to Upper East Side?

    The 154 bus line goes from JFK Blvd at 79th St station near North Bergen in New York - New Jersey to New York Express station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till New York Express station near Upper East Side in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from North Bergen to Upper East Side by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between North Bergen in New York - New Jersey and Upper East Side in Manhattan by bus and subway is about 1 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near North Bergen to get to Upper East Side?

    Get on the 154 bus from the JFK Blvd at 79th St stop near North Bergen in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between North Bergen and Upper East Side?

    Get off the bus at the New York Express station, which is closest to Upper East Side in Manhattan.

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