What is the cheapest way to get from Lower Manhattan to Upper West Side?

The cheapest way to get from Lower Manhattan to Upper West Side is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 11 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Lower Manhattan to Upper West Side?

The fastest way to get from Lower Manhattan to Upper West Side is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $26 - $32.

Is there a direct bus between Lower Manhattan and Upper West Side?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 6 Av/W 16 St and arriving at Amsterdam Av/W 83 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 42 min.

Is there a direct train between Lower Manhattan and Upper West Side?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Canal St and arriving at 86 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.

How far is it from Lower Manhattan to Upper West Side?

The distance between Lower Manhattan and Upper West Side is 5 miles. The road distance is 5.4 miles.

How do I travel from Lower Manhattan to Upper West Side without a car?

The best way to get from Lower Manhattan to Upper West Side without a car is to line 1 subway which takes 22 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Lower Manhattan to Upper West Side?

The line 1 subway from Canal St to 86 St takes 22 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Lower Manhattan to Upper West Side bus from?

Lower Manhattan to Upper West Side bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 6 Av/W 16 St station.

Where do I catch the Lower Manhattan to Upper West Side train from?

Lower Manhattan to Upper West Side train services, operated by MTA, depart from Canal St station.

Where does the Lower Manhattan to Upper West Side bus arrive?

Lower Manhattan to Upper West Side bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Amsterdam Av/W 83 St station.

Where does the Lower Manhattan to Upper West Side train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lower Manhattan to Upper West Side?

Yes, the driving distance between Lower Manhattan to Upper West Side is 5 miles. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Lower Manhattan to Upper West Side.

Where can I stay near Upper West Side?

There are 3790+ hotels available in Upper West Side.

Lower Manhattan to Upper West Side - 4 ways to travel via line 1 subway

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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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Line 1 subway
best
1. Take the subway from Canal St to 86 Stsubway 1 / ...
22 min
$3
Drive 5.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lower Manhattan to Upper West Sidecar 5.4 mi
11 min
$1–2
Bus
1. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 16 St to Amsterdam Av/W 83 Stbus M7
42 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lower Manhattan to Upper West Sidetaxi 5.4 mi
11 min
$26–32

Lower Manhattan to Upper West Side by subway

1617Weekly Subways

22 minAverage Duration

$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 6 Av/W 16 St to Amsterdam Av/W 83 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 42 min.

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