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How to get fromTimes Square to Upper West Sideby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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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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  1. Line 1 subway

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    1. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to 86 Stsubway subway 1 / ...
    10 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 8 Av/W 46 St to Broadway/W 84 Stbus bus M104
    23 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Times Square to Upper West Sidetaxi taxi 2.5 mi
    4 min
    $14–18

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Times Square to Upper West Sidewalk walk 2.3 mi
    44 min

Times Square to Upper West Side by subway

Calendar1617Weekly Subways
Duration10 minAverage Duration
Ticket$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 84 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 23 min.

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