What is the cheapest way to get from East Harlem to Upper West Side?

The cheapest way to get from East Harlem to Upper West Side is to line 2 subway which costs $3 and takes 7 min.

What is the fastest way to get from East Harlem to Upper West Side?

The fastest way to get from East Harlem to Upper West Side is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $15 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between East Harlem and Upper West Side?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from E 106 St/Madison Av and arriving at W 96 St/Broadway. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

Is there a direct train between East Harlem and Upper West Side?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 110 St-Malcolm X Plaza and arriving at 86 St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from East Harlem to Upper West Side?

The distance between East Harlem and Upper West Side is 2 miles.

How do I travel from East Harlem to Upper West Side without a car?

The best way to get from East Harlem to Upper West Side without a car is to line 2 subway which takes 7 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from East Harlem to Upper West Side?

The line 2 subway from 110 St-Malcolm X Plaza to 86 St takes 7 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the East Harlem to Upper West Side bus from?

East Harlem to Upper West Side bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from E 106 St/Madison Av station.

Where do I catch the East Harlem to Upper West Side train from?

East Harlem to Upper West Side train services, operated by MTA, depart from 110 St-Malcolm X Plaza station.

Where does the East Harlem to Upper West Side bus arrive?

East Harlem to Upper West Side bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at W 96 St/Broadway station.

Where does the East Harlem to Upper West Side train arrive?

East Harlem to Upper West Side train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 86 St station.

Where can I stay near Upper West Side?

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East Harlem to Upper West Side - 5 ways to travel via line 2 subway, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from East Harlem to Upper West Side by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 2 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 110 St-Malcolm X Plaza to 86 Stsubway 2
7 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from E 106 St/Madison Av to W 96 St/Broadwaybus M106
15 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from East Harlem to Upper West Sidetaxi 2.6 mi
5 min
$15–18
Walk
1. Take the foot from East Harlem to Upper West Sidewalk 2.3 mi
45 min
Line 6 subway, bus
1. Take the subway from 110th Street to 86th Streetsubway 4 / ...
2. Take the bus from E 86 St/3 Av to W 86 St/Amsterdam Avbus M86-Sbs
21 min
$6–11

East Harlem to Upper West Side by subway

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Distance: 1.8 mi
Duration: 7 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 110 St-Malcolm X Plaza to 86 St hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from E 106 St/Madison Av to W 96 St/Broadway every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 15 min.

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