How to get from 34 St-Penn Station to Upper East Side by subway?

From 34 St-Penn Station to Upper East Side by subway

To get from 34 St-Penn Station to Upper East Side in Manhattan, take the R subway from 34 St-Herald Sq station to Lexington Av/59 St station. Next, take the 4 subway from Lexington Av/59 St station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 23 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

23min$3.00
Walk to subway station
Subway - R
Subway - 4
Walk to Upper East Side
Leaves from 34 St-Herald Sq

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Forest Hills-71 Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Lexington Av/59 St
    9 min
  • 4
    Subway - 4
    Wait for subway
    4
    125 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    5 min
  • 6
    Walk to Upper East Side
    Walk to
    Upper East Side
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from 34 St-Penn Station to Upper East Side by subway via R and 5

To get from 34 St-Penn Station to Upper East Side in Manhattan, take the R subway from 34 St-Herald Sq station to Lexington Av/59 St station. Next, take the 5 subway from Lexington Av/59 St station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 24 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

24min$3.00
Walk to subway station
Subway - R
Subway - 5
Walk to Upper East Side
Leaves from 34 St-Herald Sq

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Forest Hills-71 Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Lexington Av/59 St
    9 min
  • 4
    Subway - 5
    Wait for subway
    5
    Eastchester-Dyre Av
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    4 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 34 St-Penn Station to Upper East Side

The distance between 34 St-Penn Station, Manhattan and Upper East Side, Manhattan is approximately 3.45 mi, which can typically be travelled in 23 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 34 St-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 34 St-Penn Station

34 St-Penn Station is located at 34 St-Penn Station, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is W 34 St/7 Av.

Subway stations close to 34 St-Penn Station:

  • 34 St-Penn Station
  • 34 St-Herald Sq
  • 28 St

Train stations close to 34 St-Penn Station:

  • 33rd Street

Bus stations close to 34 St-Penn Station:

  • W 34 St/7 Av
  • 7 Av/W 34 St
  • 8 Av/W 31 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 96 St.

Subway stations close to Upper East Side:

  • 96 St
  • 77 St
  • 86 St

Bus stations close to Upper East Side:

  • E 86 St/Lexington Av
  • E 86 St/3 Av
  • 3 Av/E 86 St

Related Routes

Alternative route from 34 St-Penn Station to Upper East Side by subway via R and 5

To get from 34 St-Penn Station to Upper East Side in Manhattan, take the R subway from 34 St-Herald Sq station to Lexington Av/59 St station. Next, take the 5 subway from Lexington Av/59 St station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 24 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

24min$3.00
Walk to subway station
Subway - R
Subway - 5
Walk to Upper East Side
Leaves from 34 St-Herald Sq

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Forest Hills-71 Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Lexington Av/59 St
    9 min
  • 4
    Subway - 5
    Wait for subway
    5
    Eastchester-Dyre Av
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    4 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 34 St-Penn Station to Upper East Side?

    The fastest way takes 23 minutes, using Subway line R, Subway line 4.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 34 St-Penn Station to Upper East Side?

    The alternative route takes 24 minutes, using Subway line R, Subway line 5.

  • Is there a direct subway between 34 St-Penn Station and Upper East Side in Manhattan?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 23 min.

  • Which subway line goes from 34 St-Penn Station to Upper East Side in Manhattan?

    The R subway line goes from 34 St-Herald Sq station near 34 St-Penn Station to Forest Hills-71 Av station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Forest Hills-71 Av station near Upper East Side in Manhattan

  • How long does it take to travel from 34 St-Penn Station to Upper East Side in Manhattan by subway?

    The total travel time between 34 St-Penn Station and Upper East Side in Manhattan by subway is about 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near 34 St-Penn Station to get to Upper East Side in Manhattan?

    Get on the R subway from the 34 St-Herald Sq station near 34 St-Penn Station in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between 34 St-Penn Station and Upper East Side in Manhattan?

    Get off the subway at the Forest Hills-71 Av station, which is closest to Upper East Side in Manhattan.

  • When is the last bus from 34 St-Penn Station to Upper East Side in Manhattan?

    The last bus from 34 St-Penn Station to Upper East Side in Manhattan is the East Village - Fort George line. It leaves the 3 Av/E 33 St stop at 10:38 PM.

  • How much is the subway fare from 34 St-Penn Station to Upper East Side?

    The ride from 34 St-Penn Station to Upper East Side costs $3.00.

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