How to get from Penn Station to Upper East Side by subway?

From Penn Station to Upper East Side by subway

To get from Penn Station to Upper East Side in Manhattan, take the E subway from 34 St-Penn Station station to Lexington Av/53 St station. Next, take the 6 subway from 51 St station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

28min$2.90
Subway - E
Subway - 6
Walk to Upper East Side
Leaves from 34 St-Penn Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Penn Station
    West 34th Street
  • 2
    Subway - E
    Wait for subway
    E
    Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Lexington Av/53 St
    8 min
  • 4
    Subway - 6
    Wait for subway
    6
    Parkchester
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    7 min
  • 6
    Walk to Upper East Side
    Walk to
    Upper East Side
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Penn Station to Upper East Side by bus and subway

To get from Penn Station to Upper East Side in Manhattan, take the 34TH ST bus from W 34th Ave & 8th Ave station to E 34th Ave & Park Ave station. Next, take the 6 subway from 33 St station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 26 min.

26min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 34TH ST34TH ST
Subway - 6
Walk to Upper East Side
Leaves from W 34th Ave & 8th Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W 34th Ave & 8th Ave
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 34TH ST34TH ST
    Wait for bus
    34TH ST
    E 34th St & 3rd Ave
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E 34th Ave & Park Ave
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    33 St
    90 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - 6
    Wait for subway
    6
    Parkchester
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    13 min
  • 7
    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 Penn Station to Upper East Side

The distance between Penn Station, Manhattan and Upper East Side, Manhattan is approximately 3.63 mi, which can typically be travelled in 28 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Penn Station 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 Penn Station

Penn Station is located at West 34th Street, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is W 34 St/8 Av.

Subway stations close to Penn Station:

  • 28 St [1,2]

Train stations close to Penn Station:

  • 34 St - Penn Station [1,2,3]
  • 33rd Street

Bus stations close to Penn Station:

  • W 34 St/8 Av
  • W 34 St/9 Av
  • 8 Av/W 37 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 Lexington Av/E 85 St.

Subway stations close to Upper East Side:

  • 77 St
  • 96 St
  • 86 St

Bus stations close to Upper East Side:

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

Related Routes

From Penn Station to Upper East Side by bus and subway

To get from Penn Station to Upper East Side in Manhattan, take the 34TH ST bus from W 34th Ave & 8th Ave station to E 34th Ave & Park Ave station. Next, take the 6 subway from 33 St station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 26 min.

26min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 34TH ST34TH ST
Subway - 6
Walk to Upper East Side
Leaves from W 34th Ave & 8th Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W 34th Ave & 8th Ave
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 34TH ST34TH ST
    Wait for bus
    34TH ST
    E 34th St & 3rd Ave
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E 34th Ave & Park Ave
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    33 St
    90 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - 6
    Wait for subway
    6
    Parkchester
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    13 min
  • 7
    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 Penn Station to Upper East Side?

    The fastest way takes 28 minutes, using Bus line E, Bus line 6.

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

    The alternative route takes 26 minutes, using Bus line 34TH ST, Bus line 6.

  • Is there a direct subway between Penn Station and Upper East Side in Manhattan?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 28 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Penn Station to Upper East Side in Manhattan?

    The E subway line goes from Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer station near Penn Station to Lexington Av/53 St station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Lexington Av/53 St station near Upper East Side in Manhattan

  • How long does it take to travel from Penn Station to Upper East Side in Manhattan by subway?

    The total travel time between Penn Station and Upper East Side in Manhattan by subway is about 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Penn Station to get to Upper East Side in Manhattan?

    Get on the E subway from the Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer station near Penn Station in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Penn Station and Upper East Side in Manhattan?

    Get off the subway at the Lexington Av/53 St station, which is closest to Upper East Side in Manhattan.

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

    The ride from Penn Station to Upper East Side costs $2.90.

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