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How to get fromFlushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) to Upper West Sideby train, subway, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) to Upper West Side by train, subway, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, line 1 subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Flushing Main Street to New York Penn Stationtrain train Port Washington Branch
    2. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 86 Stsubway subway 1 / ...
    34 min
    $8–11

  2. Drive 10.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) to Upper West Sidecar car 10.1 mi
    19 min
    $2–3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) to Upper West Sidetaxi taxi 10.1 mi
    19 min
    $40–50

  4. Line 7 subway, line 1 subway

    1. Take the subway from Flushing-Main St to 42 St-Times Squaresubway subway 7 / ...
    2. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to 86 Stsubway subway 1 / ...
    48 min
    $3

Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) to Upper West Side by foot, train, and subway

Calendar356Weekly Services
Duration34 minAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12.5 mi
  • Duration: 34 min

What companies run services between Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR), NY, USA and Upper West Side, NY, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) to 86 St via Flushing-Main St and 42 St-Times Square in around 48 min.

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