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How to get to Upper East Side in Manhattan by Subway, Bus or Train?

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Directions to Upper East Side (Manhattan) with public transportation

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How to get to Upper East Side by Bus?

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How to get to Upper East Side by Train?

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How to get to Upper East Side by Subway?

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Bus stations near Upper East Side in Manhattan

  • E 86 St/Lexington Av,2 min walk,
  • 3 Av/E 86 St,2 min walk,
  • 3rd Ave & 85th St,2 min walk,
  • 3 Av/E 87 St,4 min walk,
  • Lexington Ave & E 86th St,5 min walk,

Subway stations near Upper East Side in Manhattan

  • 77 St,9 min walk,
  • 86 St,9 min walk,

Bus lines to Upper East Side in Manhattan

  • M86-SBS,Select Bus Yorkville 1av-92 St Crosstown,
  • HAMPTON JITNEY MONTAUK,Manhattan,
  • M98,Limited Midtown Lex Av-68 St,
  • M101,3 Av-96 St,
  • M102,East Village 6 St Via Lex Av,
  • M103,City Hall Via Lex Av,
  • HAMPTON JITNEY NORTH FORK,Greenport-Manhattan,
  • HAMPTON JITNEY WESTHAMPTON,Manhattan,
  • BXM1,Riverdale 263 St Via H Hudson Pkwy,
  • BXM6,Parkchester Met Oval Via Metro Av,
  • BXM9,Throgs Neck Layton Av Via Tremont Av Via Harding Av,
  • BXM10,Williamsbridge Boston Rd Via Morris Pk Av Via Eastchstr Rd,
  • BXM7,Co-Op City Dreiser Loop Via Bruckner Exy,
  • BXM8,Pelham Bay Westchester Ave Via Bruckner Bl,
  • SHORTLINE HUDSON,Eastside Woodbury Common,
  • SHORTLINE HUDSON,Eastside Manhattan Commuter Service,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Upper East Side?

    The closest stations to Upper East Side are:

    • E 86 St/Lexington Av is 106 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • 3 Av/E 86 St is 145 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • 3rd Ave & 85th St is 148 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • 3 Av/E 87 St is 268 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Lexington Ave & E 86th St is 398 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • 77 St is 677 yards away, 9 min walk.
    • 86 St is 692 yards away, 9 min walk.
  • Which Bus lines stop near Upper East Side?

    These Bus lines stop near Upper East Side: M101, M102, M15

  • Which Train lines stop near Upper East Side?

    These Train lines stop near Upper East Side: HEMPSTEAD BRANCH, PORT WASHINGTON BRANCH, RONKONKOMA BRANCH

  • Which Subway lines stop near Upper East Side?

    These Subway lines stop near Upper East Side: 4, 6

  • What’s the nearest subway station to Upper East Side in Manhattan?

    The nearest subway stations to Upper East Side in Manhattan are 77 St and 86 St. The closest one is a 9 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Upper East Side in Manhattan?

    The nearest bus stops to Upper East Side in Manhattan are E 86 St/Lexington Av, 3 Av/E 86 St and 3rd Ave & 85th St. The closest one is a 2 min walk away.

  • What time is the first Subway to Upper East Side in Manhattan?

    The Q is the first Subway that goes to Upper East Side in Manhattan. It stops nearby at 3:05 AM.

  • What time is the last Subway to Upper East Side in Manhattan?

    The 4 is the last Subway that goes to Upper East Side in Manhattan. It stops nearby at 3:49 AM.

  • What time is the first Bus to Upper East Side in Manhattan?

    The M103 is the first Bus that goes to Upper East Side in Manhattan. It stops nearby at 3:04 AM.

  • What time is the last Bus to Upper East Side in Manhattan?

    The M103 is the last Bus that goes to Upper East Side in Manhattan. It stops nearby at 3:09 AM.

  • How much is the Subway fare to Upper East Side?

    The Subway fare to Upper East Side costs about $2.90.

  • How much is the Bus fare to Upper East Side?

    The Bus fare to Upper East Side costs about $2.90.

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Upper East Side, Manhattan
Upper East Side, ManhattanThe Upper East Side, sometimes abbreviated UES, is a neighborhood in the borough of Manhattan in New York City, bounded by 96th Street to the north, the East River to the east, 59th Street to the south, and Central Park and Fifth Avenue to the west. The area incorporates several smaller neighborhoods, including Lenox Hill, Carnegie Hill, and Yorkville. Once known as the Silk Stocking District, it has long been the most affluent neighborhood in New York City.The Upper East Side is part of Manhattan Community District 8, and its primary ZIP Codes are 10021, 10028, 10065, 10075, and 10128. It is patrolled by the 19th Precinct of the New York City Police Department.
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