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How to get fromBronx Zoo to Upper West Sideby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bronx Zoo to Upper West Side by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 2 subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Bronx Park East to 96 Stsubway subway 2
    55 min
    $3

  2. Drive  7.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bronx Zoo to Upper West Sidecar car 7.9 mi
    16 min
    $2

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Blvd/E 183 St to W 145 St/Broadwaybus bus Bx19
    1h 39m
    $6–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Bronx Zoo to Upper West Sidetaxi taxi 7.9 mi
    16 min
    $30–40

  5. Bus via Riverside Dr/W 84 St

    1. Take the bus from Southern Blvd/E 183 St to W 145 St/Broadwaybus bus Bx19
    2. Take the bus from Broadway/W 145 St to Riverside Dr/W 84 Stbus bus M5
    1h 54m
    $6–15

Bronx Zoo to Upper West Side by foot, bus, and subway

Calendar959Weekly Services
Duration1h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9.2 mi
  • Duration: 55 min

What companies run services between Bronx Zoo, NY, USA and Upper West Side, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Bronx Park East to 96 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 33 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Southern Blvd/E 183 St to W 145 St/Broadway every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 6m.

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