What is the cheapest way to get from Randalls Island to Upper West Side?

The cheapest way to get from Randalls Island to Upper West Side is to line 2 subway which costs $3 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Randalls Island to Upper West Side?

The fastest way to get from Randalls Island to Upper West Side is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $22 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Randalls Island and Upper West Side?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from E 92 St/York Av and arriving at W 86 St/Amsterdam Av. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

Is there a direct train between Randalls Island and Upper West Side?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 3 Av-149 St and arriving at 86 St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

How far is it from Randalls Island to Upper West Side?

The distance between Randalls Island and Upper West Side is 4 miles.

How do I travel from Randalls Island to Upper West Side without a car?

The best way to get from Randalls Island to Upper West Side without a car is to line 2 subway which takes 16 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Randalls Island to Upper West Side?

The line 2 subway from 3 Av-149 St to 86 St takes 16 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Randalls Island to Upper West Side bus from?

Randalls Island to Upper West Side bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from E 92 St/York Av station.

Where do I catch the Randalls Island to Upper West Side train from?

Randalls Island to Upper West Side train services, operated by MTA, depart from 3 Av-149 St station.

Where does the Randalls Island to Upper West Side bus arrive?

Randalls Island to Upper West Side bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at W 86 St/Amsterdam Av station.

Where does the Randalls Island to Upper West Side train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Upper West Side?

There are 3997+ hotels available in Upper West Side.

Randalls Island to Upper West Side - 5 ways to travel via line 2 subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Randalls Island to Upper West Side by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 2 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 3 Av-149 St to 86 Stsubway 2
16 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from E 92 St/York Av to W 86 St/Amsterdam Avbus M86-Sbs
21 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Randalls Island to Upper West Sidetaxi 4.9 mi
10 min
$22–27
Walk
1. Take the foot from Randalls Island to Upper West Sidewalk 3.9 mi
1h 15m
Bus, line 6 subway
1. Take the bus from Main Rdwy/T B T A to Lexington Av/E 126 Stbus M35
2. Take the subway from 125th Street to 86th Streetsubway 6 / ...
3. Take the bus from E 86 St/3 Av to W 86 St/Amsterdam Avbus
33 min
$9–18

Randalls Island to Upper West Side by subway

117Weekly Subways

16 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 4.4 mi
Duration: 16 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 3 Av-149 St to 86 St hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from E 92 St/York Av to W 86 St/Amsterdam Av every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 21 min.

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