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How to get fromBattery Park to Upper West Sideby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Battery Park to Upper West Side by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 1 subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from South Ferry to 86 Stsubway subway 1
    32 min
    $3

  2. Drive 6.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Battery Park to Upper West Sidecar car 6.8 mi
    14 min
    $2

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from State St/Bridge St to 6 Av/W 42 Stbus bus M55
    2. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 42 St to Amsterdam Av/W 86 Stbus bus M7
    1h 22m
    $3–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Battery Park to Upper West Sidetaxi taxi 6.8 mi
    14 min
    $29–35

Battery Park to Upper West Side by foot and subway

Calendar1495Weekly Services
Duration32 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6.9 mi
  • Duration: 32 min

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

MTA operates a subway from South Ferry to 86 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 28 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Battery Park to Amsterdam Av/W 86 St via State St/Bridge St and 6 Av/W 42 St in around 1h 22m.

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