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

The cheapest way to get from New York to Upper West Side is to line 1 subway which costs $3 and takes 19 min.

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

The fastest way to get from New York to Upper West Side is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $22 - $27.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from W 31 St/6 Av and arriving at Riverside Dr/W 82 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Christopher St-Stonewall and arriving at 86 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

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

The distance between New York and Upper West Side is 4 miles.

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

The best way to get from New York to Upper West Side without a car is to line 1 subway which takes 19 min and costs $3.

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

The line 1 subway from Christopher St-Stonewall to 86 St takes 19 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

New York to Upper West Side bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from W 31 St/6 Av station.

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

New York to Upper West Side train services, operated by MTA, depart from Christopher St-Stonewall station.

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

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Upper West Side?

There are 3612+ hotels available in Upper West Side.

New York to Upper West Side - 4 ways to travel via line 1 subway, bus, and taxi

How to get fromNew York to Upper West Side

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 1 subway
best
1. Take the subway from Christopher St-Stonewall to 86 Stsubway 1 / ...
19 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from W 31 St/6 Av to Riverside Dr/W 82 Stbus M5
34 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from New York to Upper West Sidetaxi 4.8 mi
9 min
$22–27
Walk
1. Take the foot from New York to Upper West Sidewalk 4.2 mi
1h 21m

New York to Upper West Side by subway

1617Weekly Subways

19 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from New York to Upper West Side.

Launch map view

Distance: 4.3 mi
Duration: 19 min

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

MTA operates a subway from Christopher St-Stonewall to 86 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from W 31 St/6 Av to Riverside Dr/W 82 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 34 min. OVR Ride LLC also services this route on demand.

Train operators