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Empire State Building to Upper West Side trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Empire State Building and Upper West Side takes 16 min and the fastest train takes 14 min. The train runs at least 10 times per hour from Empire State Building to Upper West Side. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

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

Empire State Building to Upper West Side train times

Trains run every 10 minutes between Empire State Building and Upper West Side. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Empire State Building is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Upper West Side at 12:27 AM. All services require a transfer at 34 St-Herald Sq and take an average of 16 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    MTAMTA22 min • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    MTAMTA16 min • 1 change
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    MTAMTA21 min • 1 change
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    MTAMTA17 min • 1 change
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    MTAMTA20 min • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    MTAMTA16 min • 1 change
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    MTAMTA21 min • 1 change
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    MTAMTA17 min • 1 change
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    MTAMTA20 min • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    MTAMTA29 min • 1 change
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    MTAMTA21 min • 1 change
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    MTAMTA16 min • 1 change
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    MTAMTA21 min • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    MTAMTA23 min • 1 change
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    MTAMTA16 min • 1 change
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    MTAMTA17 min • 1 change
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    MTAMTA20 min • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    MTAMTA16 min • 1 change
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    MTAMTA21 min • 1 change
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    MTAMTA17 min • 1 change
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    MTAMTA20 min • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    MTAMTA16 min • 1 change
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    MTAMTA21 min • 1 change
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    MTAMTA17 min • 1 change
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    MTAMTA20 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Empire State Building to Upper West Side? 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 Empire State Building to Upper West Side.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3.1 mi
  • Duration: 16 min

What companies run services between Empire State Building, NY, USA and Upper West Side, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Times Square to 86 St every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 10 min.

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