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

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There are 6 ways to get from New York University to Upper West Side by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Broadway-Lafayette St to 86 Stsubway subway B
    24 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 16 St to Amsterdam Av/W 86 Stbus bus M7
    1h 4m
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from New York University to Upper West Sidetaxi taxi 4.8 mi
    10 min
    $22–27

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from New York University to Upper West Sidewalk walk 4.4 mi
    1h 25m

  5. Subway, line 1 subway

    1. Take the subway from 8 St-NYU to 42 St-Times Squaresubway subway R / ...
    2. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to 86 Stsubway subway 1 / ...
    26 min
    $3

  6. Line 1 subway

    1. Take the subway from Houston St to 86 Stsubway subway 1 / ...
    32 min
    $3

New York University to Upper West Side by foot and subway

Calendar550Weekly Services
Duration24 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.2 mi
  • Duration: 24 min

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

MTA operates a subway from Broadway-Lafayette St to 86 St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 6 Av/W 16 St to Amsterdam Av/W 86 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 47 min.

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