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

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

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  1. Line 1 subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Canal St to 86 Stsubway subway 1 / ...
    22 min
    $3

  2. Drive 5.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lower Manhattan to Upper West Sidecar car 5.4 mi
    11 min
    $1–2

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bowery/Spring St to 3 Av/E 86 Stbus bus M103
    1h 10m
    $6–15

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lower Manhattan to Upper West Sidetaxi taxi 5.4 mi
    11 min
    $24–29

Lower Manhattan to Upper West Side by subway

Calendar1617Weekly Subways
Duration22 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.1 mi
  • Duration: 22 min

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

MTA operates a subway from Canal St to 86 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 22 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Bowery/Spring St to 3 Av/E 86 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 54 min.

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