What is the cheapest way to get from New York Penn Station to Upper West Side?

The cheapest way to get from New York Penn Station to Upper West Side is to line 1 subway which costs $3 and takes 12 min.

What is the fastest way to get from New York Penn Station to Upper West Side?

The fastest way to get from New York Penn Station to Upper West Side is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $16 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between New York Penn Station and Upper West Side?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 6 Av/W 34 St and arriving at Riverside Dr/W 82 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.

Is there a direct train between New York Penn Station and Upper West Side?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 34 St-Penn Station station and arriving at 86 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

How far is it from New York Penn Station to Upper West Side?

The distance between New York Penn Station and Upper West Side is 3 miles.

How do I travel from New York Penn Station to Upper West Side without a car?

The best way to get from New York Penn Station to Upper West Side without a car is to line 1 subway which takes 12 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from New York Penn Station to Upper West Side?

The line 1 subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 86 St takes 12 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the New York Penn Station to Upper West Side bus from?

New York Penn Station to Upper West Side bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 6 Av/W 34 St station.

Where do I catch the New York Penn Station to Upper West Side train from?

New York Penn Station to Upper West Side train services, operated by MTA, depart from 34 St-Penn Station.

Where does the New York Penn Station to Upper West Side bus arrive?

New York Penn Station to Upper West Side bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Riverside Dr/W 82 St station.

Where does the New York Penn Station to Upper West Side train arrive?

New York Penn Station to Upper West Side train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 86 St station.

Where can I stay near Upper West Side?

There are 3725+ hotels available in Upper West Side.

New York Penn Station to Upper West Side - 5 ways to travel via line 1 subway

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There are 5 ways to get from New York Penn Station to Upper West Side by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 1 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 86 Stsubway 1 / ...
12 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 34 St to Riverside Dr/W 82 Stbus M5
40 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from New York Penn Station to Upper West Sidetaxi 3.1 mi
6 min
$16–20
Walk
1. Take the walk from New York Penn Station to Upper West Sidewalk 3 mi
57 min
Bus via Amsterdam Av/W 86 St
1. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 31 St to Amsterdam Av/W 86 Stbus M7
44 min
$3–8

New York Penn Station to Upper West Side by subway

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Distance: 2.9 mi
Duration: 12 min

What companies run services between New York Penn Station, 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 6 Av/W 34 St to Riverside Dr/W 82 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 32 min.

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