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

From Port Authority Bus Terminal to Upper East Side by subway

To get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Upper East Side in Manhattan, take the S subway from Times Sq-42 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 24 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

24min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - S
Subway - 5
Walk to Upper East Side
Leaves from Times Sq-42 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - S
    Wait for subway
    S
    Grand Central-42 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    2 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

Alternative route from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Upper East Side by subway via 7 and 5

To get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Upper East Side in Manhattan, take the 7 subway from Times Sq-42 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 24 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

24min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - 7
Subway - 5
Walk to Upper East Side
Leaves from Times Sq-42 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - 7
    Wait for subway
    7
    Flushing-Main St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    3 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 Port Authority Bus Terminal to Upper East Side

The distance between Port Authority Bus Terminal, Manhattan and Upper East Side, Manhattan is approximately 2.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 24 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Port Authority Bus Terminal 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 Port Authority Bus Terminal

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
  • 34 St-Penn Station

Bus stations close to Port Authority Bus Terminal:

  • W 42 St/8 Av
  • Port Authority Bus Terminal
  • W 42nd St & Port Authority Terminal

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:

  • 96 St
  • 86 St
  • 77 St

Bus stations close to Upper East Side:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Upper East Side by subway via 7 and 5

To get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Upper East Side in Manhattan, take the 7 subway from Times Sq-42 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 24 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

24min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - 7
Subway - 5
Walk to Upper East Side
Leaves from Times Sq-42 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - 7
    Wait for subway
    7
    Flushing-Main St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    3 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 Port Authority Bus Terminal to Upper East Side?

    The fastest way takes 24 minutes, using Bus line S, Bus line 5.

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

    The alternative route takes 24 minutes, using Bus line 7, Bus line 5.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 24 min.

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

    The S subway line goes from Grand Central-42 St station near Port Authority Bus Terminal to Grand Central-42 St station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Grand Central-42 St station near Upper East Side in Manhattan

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

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

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

    Get on the S subway from the Grand Central-42 St station near Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan.

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

    Get off the subway at the Grand Central-42 St station, which is closest to Upper East Side in Manhattan.

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

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

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