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

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There are 4 ways to get from The Bronx to Upper West Side by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 2 subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Bronx Park East to 96 Stsubway subway 2
    33 min
    $3
  2. Drive  8.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from The Bronx to Upper West Sidecar car 8.7 mi
    17 min
    $2–3
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Morris Park Av/White Plains Rd to 2 Av/E 96 Stbus bus BxM10
    2. Take the bus from E 92 St/York Av to W 86 St/Amsterdam Avbus bus M86-Sbs
    1h 7m
    $6–15
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from The Bronx to Upper West Sidetaxi taxi 8.7 mi
    17 min
    $35–45

The Bronx to Upper West Side by subway

Calendar1072Weekly Subways
Duration33 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between The Bronx, NY, USA and Upper West Side, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Bronx Park East to 96 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 33 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Morris Park Av/White Plains Rd to W 86 St/Amsterdam Av via 2 Av/E 96 St and E 92 St/York Av in around 1h 7m.

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