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How to get fromMidtown Manhattan to Upper West Sideby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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

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  1. Line 1 subway

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    1. Take the subway from 50 St to 86 Stsubway subway 1 / ...
    8 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 54 St to Amsterdam Av/W 83 Stbus bus M7
    22 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Midtown Manhattan to Upper West Sidetaxi taxi 2.3 mi
    4 min
    $14–17

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Midtown Manhattan to Upper West Sidewalk walk 2.3 mi
    44 min

Midtown Manhattan to Upper West Side by subway

Calendar1617Weekly Subways
Duration8 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1.9 mi
  • Duration: 8 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 50 St to 86 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 6 Av/W 54 St to Amsterdam Av/W 83 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 22 min.

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