What is the cheapest way to get from 125th Street to Upper West Side?

The cheapest way to get from 125th Street to Upper West Side is to line 2 subway which costs $3 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from 125th Street to Upper West Side?

The fastest way to get from 125th Street to Upper West Side is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $17 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between 125th Street and Upper West Side?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Malcolm X Blvd/W 125 St and arriving at Columbus Av/W 86 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

Is there a direct train between 125th Street and Upper West Side?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 125 St and arriving at 96 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from 125th Street to Upper West Side?

The distance between 125th Street and Upper West Side is 3 miles.

How do I travel from 125th Street to Upper West Side without a car?

The best way to get from 125th Street to Upper West Side without a car is to line 2 subway which takes 16 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from 125th Street to Upper West Side?

The line 2 subway from 125 St to 96 St takes 7 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the 125th Street to Upper West Side bus from?

125th Street to Upper West Side bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Malcolm X Blvd/W 125 St station.

Where do I catch the 125th Street to Upper West Side train from?

125th Street to Upper West Side train services, operated by MTA, depart from 125 St station.

Where does the 125th Street to Upper West Side bus arrive?

125th Street to Upper West Side bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Columbus Av/W 86 St station.

Where does the 125th Street to Upper West Side train arrive?

125th Street to Upper West Side train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 96 St station.

Where can I stay near Upper West Side?

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125th Street to Upper West Side - 5 ways to travel via line 2 subway

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There are 5 ways to get from 125th Street to Upper West Side by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 2 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 125 St to 96 Stsubway 2 / ...
16 min
$3
Line 6 subway, bus
1. Take the subway from 125th Street to 86th Streetsubway 6 / ...
2. Take the bus from E 86 St/3 Av to W 86 St/Amsterdam Avbus M86-Sbs
24 min
$6–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from 125th Street to Upper West Sidetaxi 3.2 mi
6 min
$17–21
Walk
1. Take the foot from 125th Street to Upper West Sidewalk 2.9 mi
56 min
Bus
1. Take the bus from Malcolm X Blvd/W 125 St to Columbus Av/W 86 Stbus M7
37 min
$3–8

125th Street to Upper West Side by foot and subway

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Distance: 2.6 mi
Duration: 16 min

What companies run services between 125th Street, NY, USA and Upper West Side, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 125 St to 96 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Malcolm X Blvd/W 125 St to Columbus Av/W 86 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 27 min.

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