What is the cheapest way to get from Times Square to Upper West Side?

The cheapest way to get from Times Square to Upper West Side is to line 1 subway which costs $3 and takes 10 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Times Square to Upper West Side?

The fastest way to get from Times Square to Upper West Side is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs $14 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between Times Square and Upper West Side?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 8 Av/W 46 St and arriving at Broadway/W 82 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

Is there a direct train between Times Square and Upper West Side?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 42 St-Times Square and arriving at 86 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Times Square to Upper West Side?

The distance between Times Square and Upper West Side is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Times Square to Upper West Side without a car?

The best way to get from Times Square to Upper West Side without a car is to line 1 subway which takes 10 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Times Square to Upper West Side?

The line 1 subway from 42 St-Times Square to 86 St takes 10 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Times Square to Upper West Side bus from?

Times Square to Upper West Side bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 8 Av/W 46 St station.

Where do I catch the Times Square to Upper West Side train from?

Times Square to Upper West Side train services, operated by MTA, depart from 42 St-Times Square station.

Where does the Times Square to Upper West Side bus arrive?

Times Square to Upper West Side bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Broadway/W 82 St station.

Where does the Times Square to Upper West Side train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Upper West Side?

There are 3045+ hotels available in Upper West Side.

Times Square to Upper West Side - 4 ways to travel via line 1 subway, and bus

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

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Line 1 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to 86 Stsubway 1 / ...
10 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 8 Av/W 46 St to Broadway/W 82 Stbus M104
21 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Times Square to Upper West Sidetaxi 2.5 mi
4 min
$14–18
Walk
1. Take the foot from Times Square to Upper West Sidewalk 2.3 mi
44 min

Times Square to Upper West Side by subway

1617Weekly Subways

10 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2.5 mi
Duration: 10 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Times Square to 86 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 8 Av/W 46 St to Broadway/W 82 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 21 min.

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