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

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

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  1. Line 1 subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Franklin St to 86 Stsubway subway 1 / ...
    23 min
    $3

  2. Drive 5.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chinatown to Upper West Sidecar car 5.8 mi
    12 min
    $2

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bethune St/Greenwich St to Amsterdam Av/W 83 Stbus bus M11
    44 min
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chinatown to Upper West Sidetaxi taxi 5.8 mi
    12 min
    $25–31

Chinatown to Upper West Side by subway

Calendar1617Weekly Subways
Duration23 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.4 mi
  • Duration: 23 min

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

MTA operates a subway from Franklin St to 86 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 23 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Bethune St/Greenwich St to Amsterdam Av/W 83 St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 44 min.

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