What is the cheapest way to get from Upper West Side to 52nd Street?

The cheapest way to get from Upper West Side to 52nd Street is to line 1 subway and subway which costs $3 and takes 19 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Upper West Side to 52nd Street?

The fastest way to get from Upper West Side to 52nd Street is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $15 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between Upper West Side and 52nd Street?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Riverside Dr/W 82 St and arriving at 5 Av/W 55 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

Is there a direct train between Upper West Side and 52nd Street?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 86 St and arriving at 59 St-Columbus Circle. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

How far is it from Upper West Side to 52nd Street?

The distance between Upper West Side and 52nd Street is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Upper West Side to 52nd Street without a car?

The best way to get from Upper West Side to 52nd Street without a car is to line 1 subway and subway which takes 19 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Upper West Side to 52nd Street?

It takes approximately 19 min to get from Upper West Side to 52nd Street, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Upper West Side to 52nd Street bus from?

Upper West Side to 52nd Street bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Riverside Dr/W 82 St station.

Where do I catch the Upper West Side to 52nd Street train from?

Upper West Side to 52nd Street train services, operated by MTA, depart from 86 St station.

Where does the Upper West Side to 52nd Street bus arrive?

Upper West Side to 52nd Street bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 55 St station.

Where does the Upper West Side to 52nd Street train arrive?

Upper West Side to 52nd Street train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 59 St-Columbus Circle station.

Where can I stay near 52nd Street?

There are 3572+ hotels available in 52nd Street.

Upper West Side to 52nd Street - 5 ways to travel via line 1 subway, and subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Upper West Side to 52nd Street by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 1 subway, subway
best
1. Take the subway from 86 St to 59 St-Columbus Circlesubway 1 / ...
2. Take the subway from 7 Av to Lexington Avenue/53rd Streetsubway E
19 min
$3
Line 1 subway
1. Take the subway from 86 St to 59 St-Columbus Circlesubway 1 / ...
27 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riverside Dr/W 82 St to 5 Av/W 55 Stbus M5
33 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Upper West Side to 52nd Streettaxi 2.8 mi
5 min
$15–19
Walk
1. Take the foot from Upper West Side to 52nd Streetwalk 2.6 mi
49 min

Upper West Side to 52nd Street by subway and foot

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19 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 2.7 mi
Duration: 19 min

What companies run services between Upper West Side, NY, USA and 52nd Street, NY, USA?

You can take a subway from 86 St to 52nd Street via 59 St-Columbus Circle, 7 Av, and Lexington Avenue/53rd Street in around 19 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Riverside Dr/W 82 St to 5 Av/W 55 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 24 min.

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