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How to get fromEmpire State Building to Upper West Sideby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Empire State Building to Upper West Side by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 1 subway via 42 St-Times Square

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    1. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to 86 Stsubway subway 1 / ...
    17 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 34 St to Amsterdam Av/W 83 Stbus bus M7
    36 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Empire State Building to Upper West Sidetaxi taxi 3.1 mi
    5 min
    $16–20

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Empire State Building to Upper West Sidewalk walk 2.9 mi
    55 min

  5. Line 1 subway

    1. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 86 Stsubway subway 1 / ...
    18 min
    $3

Empire State Building to Upper West Side by foot and subway

Calendar1617Weekly Services
Duration17 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3.1 mi
  • Duration: 17 min

What companies run services between Empire State Building, NY, USA and Upper West Side, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Times Square to 86 St every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 6 Av/W 34 St to Amsterdam Av/W 83 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 34 min.

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