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How to get fromNew York to Upper Manhattanby train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from New York to Upper Manhattan by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train Hudson / ...
    10 min
    $5–10

  2. Drive 7.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New York to Upper Manhattancar car 7.4 mi
    15 min
    $2

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Union Sq East/E 15 St to Adam C Powell Blvd/W 125 Stbus bus M2
    59 min
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from New York to Upper Manhattantaxi taxi 7.4 mi
    15 min
    $30–40

  5. Subway

    1. Take the subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to 125 Stsubway subway C / ...
    24 min
    $3

New York to Upper Manhattan by train

Calendar465Weekly Trains
Duration10 minAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4.1 mi
  • Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Upper Manhattan, NY, USA?

Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to 125th Street - Harlem every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $5–10 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Union Sq East/E 15 St to Adam C Powell Blvd/W 125 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 59 min.

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