The average train between Upper West Side and W New York Union Square takes 20 min and the fastest train takes 16 min. The train runs at least 9 times per hour from Upper West Side to W New York Union Square. 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 W New York Union Square. The earliest departure is at 11:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Upper West Side is at 4:13 PM which arrives into W New York Union Square at 4:33 PM. All services require a transfer at 42 St-Times Square and take an average of 20 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Upper West Side to W New York Union Square. However, there are services departing from Upper West Side station and arriving at W New York Union Square station via 42 St-Times Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20 min.
Upper West Side to W New York Union Square train services, operated by MTA, depart from 86 St station.
Upper West Side to W New York Union Square train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 14 St-Union Sq station.
The distance between Upper West Side and W New York Union Square is 5.7 km. The road distance is 7 km.
You can take a subway from 86 St to W New York Union Square via 42 St-Times Square and 14 St-Union Sq in around 18 min.