The average train between Upper West Side and 52nd Street takes 22 min and the fastest train takes 17 min. The train runs at least 6 times per hour from Upper West Side to 52nd Street. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 10 minutes between Upper West Side and 52nd Street. The earliest departure is at 2:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Upper West Side is at 9:54 AM which arrives into 52nd Street at 10:17 AM. All services require a transfer at 59 St-Columbus Circle and take an average of 22 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


22 min • 2 changes


22 min • 2 changes


22 min • 2 changes


22 min • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Upper West Side to 52nd Street. However, there are services departing from Upper West Side station and arriving at 52nd Street station via 59 St-Columbus Circle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22 min.
Upper West Side to 52nd Street train services, operated by MTA, depart from 86 St station.
Upper West Side to 52nd Street train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Lexington Avenue/53rd Street station.
The distance between Upper West Side and 52nd Street is 3.3 km. The road distance is 4 km.
You can take a subway from 86 St to 52nd Street via 59 St-Columbus Circle, 7 Av, and Lexington Avenue/53rd Street in around 19 min.