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Upper West Side to Manhattan buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Upper West Side and Manhattan takes 5 min and the fastest bus takes 3 min. The bus runs at least 9 times per hour from Upper West Side to Manhattan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5 min
Duration
3 mi
Distance
$7
Average price
Every 10 minutes
Frequency

Upper West Side to Manhattan bus times

Buses run every 10 minutes between Upper West Side and Manhattan. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Upper West Side is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Manhattan at 11:53 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    bus bus 4 min • Direct
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    bus bus 4 min • Direct
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    bus bus 4 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    bus bus 4 min • Direct
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    bus bus 4 min • Direct
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    bus bus 4 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    bus bus 4 min • Direct
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    bus bus 4 min • Direct
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    bus bus 4 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    bus bus 4 min • Direct
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    bus bus 4 min • Direct
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    bus bus 4 min • Direct
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    bus bus 4 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    bus bus 4 min • Direct
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    bus bus 4 min • Direct
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    bus bus 4 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    bus bus 4 min • Direct
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    bus bus 4 min • Direct
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    bus bus 4 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Upper West Side to Manhattan? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Upper West Side to Manhattan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3.4 mi
  • Duration: 5 min

What companies run services between Upper West Side, NY, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from W 86 St/Amsterdam Av to 86 St Transverse /Central Park every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 6 min.

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