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How to get fromQueens to Upper West Sideby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Queens to Upper West Side by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway via 59 St-Columbus Circle

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    1. Take the subway from 104 St to 59 St-Columbus Circlesubway subway A
    57 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cross Bay Blvd/Rockaway Blvd to 6th Ave/West 51st Streetbus bus Qm15
    2. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 47 St to Amsterdam Av/W 86 Stbus bus M7
    1h 24m
    $6–15

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Queens to Upper West Sidetaxi taxi 12.8 mi
    24 min
    $50–65

  4. Drive 12.8 mi

    1. Drive from Queens to Upper West Sidecar car 12.8 mi
    24 min
    $3–4

  5. Subway

    1. Take the subway from Rockaway Blvd to 86 Stsubway subway A
    1h
    $3

Queens to Upper West Side by subway

Calendar497Weekly Subways
Duration57 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16.5 mi
  • Duration: 57 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 104 St to 59 St-Columbus Circle every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 48 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cross Bay Blvd/Rockaway Blvd to Amsterdam Av/W 86 St via 6th Ave/West 51st Street and 6 Av/W 47 St in around 1h 24m.

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