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

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

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Brighton Beach to 86 Stsubway subway B
    52 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cropsey Av/Canal Av to 6 Av/ W 13 Stbus bus X28
    2. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 16 St to Amsterdam Av/W 86 Stbus bus M7
    1h 57m
    $6–15

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Coney Island to Upper West Sidetaxi taxi 16.9 mi
    30 min
    $65–85

  4. Drive 16.9 mi

    1. Drive from Coney Island to Upper West Sidecar car 16.9 mi
    30 min
    $4–5

  5. Subway via 42 St-Times Square

    1. Take the subway from Coney Island-Stillwell Av to 42 St-Times Squaresubway subway Q / ...
    1h 6m
    $3

Coney Island to Upper West Side by subway

Calendar550Weekly Subways
Duration52 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15.9 mi
  • Duration: 52 min

What companies run services between Coney Island, Kings County, NY, USA and Upper West Side, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Brighton Beach to 86 St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 52 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cropsey Av/Canal Av to Amsterdam Av/W 86 St via 6 Av/ W 13 St and 6 Av/W 16 St in around 1h 57m.

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