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How to get fromNew York Midtown to Upper West Sideby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from New York Midtown 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 34 St-Penn Station to 86 Stsubway subway 1 / ...
    17 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 10 Av/W 30 St to Amsterdam Av/W 83 Stbus bus M11
    38 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from New York Midtown to Upper West Sidetaxi taxi 3 mi
    7 min
    $16–20

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from New York Midtown to Upper West Sidewalk walk 2.8 mi
    54 min

New York Midtown to Upper West Side by foot and subway

Calendar1617Weekly Services
Duration17 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3.2 mi
  • Duration: 17 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 86 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 10 Av/W 30 St to Amsterdam Av/W 83 St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 32 min.

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