How to Travel from

New York Botanical Garden to Union Square

by Plane, Route or Car

United States of America New York Botanical Garden Union Square

Cheapest

By car (4 683 km)

45 h 26 min

4683 km.

from $257

Fastest

Train operators

Metro-North Railroad (MNR)

Phone:

877.690.5114

Website:

mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad

Train from Botanical Garden to 125th

Ave. Duration:

13 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$7.66–$12.13

MTA

Phone:

877-690-5116

Website:

new.mta.info/

Train from 125th Street to 14

Ave. Duration:

15 min

Frequency:

Every 5 minutes

Estimated price:

$3.36

Train from Hunts Point Av to 14

Ave. Duration:

35 min

Frequency:

Every 10 minutes

Estimated price:

$3.36

Train from Bedford Park Blvd-Lehman College to 14

Ave. Duration:

37 min

Frequency:

Every 10 minutes

Estimated price:

$3.36

Bus operators

MTA Bus Company

Website:

mta.info

Bus from Southern Blvd/Botanical Gardens to Southern

Ave. Duration:

30 min

Frequency:

Every 10 minutes

Estimated price:

$3.32–$8.30

Bus from Boston Rd/Pelham Pkwy North to 5

Ave. Duration:

1h 7m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$3.32–$8.30

What is the cheapest way to get from New York Botanical Garden to Union Square?

The cheapest way to get from New York Botanical Garden to Union Square is to line 4 subway which costs $2.86 and takes 1h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from New York Botanical Garden to Union Square?

The fastest way to get from New York Botanical Garden to Union Square is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $65.22 - $81.52 .

Is there a direct bus between New York Botanical Garden and Union Square?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Boston Rd/Pelham Pkwy North and arriving at 5 Av/W 27 St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 7m.

Is there a direct train between New York Botanical Garden and Union Square?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bedford Park Blvd-Lehman College and arriving at 14 St-Union Sq. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37 min.

How far is it from New York Botanical Garden to Union Square?

The distance between New York Botanical Garden and Union Square is 18 km. The road distance is 23.2 km.

How do I travel from New York Botanical Garden to Union Square without a car?

The best way to get from New York Botanical Garden to Union Square without a car is to train and line 4 subway which takes 40 min and costs $9.24 - $14.13 .

How long does it take to get from New York Botanical Garden to Union Square?

It takes approximately 40 min to get from New York Botanical Garden to Union Square, including transfers.

Where do I catch the New York Botanical Garden to Union Square bus from?

New York Botanical Garden to Union Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Boston Rd/Pelham Pkwy North station.

Where do I catch the New York Botanical Garden to Union Square train from?

New York Botanical Garden to Union Square train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Botanical Garden station.

Where does the New York Botanical Garden to Union Square bus arrive?

New York Botanical Garden to Union Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 27 St station.

Where does the New York Botanical Garden to Union Square train arrive?

New York Botanical Garden to Union Square train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at 125th Street - Harlem station.

Can I drive from New York Botanical Garden to Union Square?

Yes, the driving distance between New York Botanical Garden to Union Square is 23 km. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from New York Botanical Garden to Union Square.

Where can I stay near Union Square?

There are 2950+ hotels available in Union Square. Prices start at $70.21 per night.

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Two ways to Travel from New York Botanical Garden to Union Square

Transport providers

Train operators

Metro-North Railroad (MNR)

MTA

Bus operators

MTA Bus Company

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from New York Botanical Garden to Union Square?

What is the fastest way to get from New York Botanical Garden to Union Square?

Is there a direct bus between New York Botanical Garden and Union Square?

Is there a direct train between New York Botanical Garden and Union Square?

How far is it from New York Botanical Garden to Union Square?

How do I travel from New York Botanical Garden to Union Square without a car?

How long does it take to get from New York Botanical Garden to Union Square?

Where do I catch the New York Botanical Garden to Union Square bus from?

Where do I catch the New York Botanical Garden to Union Square train from?

Where does the New York Botanical Garden to Union Square bus arrive?

Where does the New York Botanical Garden to Union Square train arrive?

Can I drive from New York Botanical Garden to Union Square?

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