What is the cheapest way to get from Upper West Side to Chelsea Piers?

The cheapest way to get from Upper West Side to Chelsea Piers is to line 1 subway which costs $3 and takes 30 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Upper West Side to Chelsea Piers?

The fastest way to get from Upper West Side to Chelsea Piers is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $18 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Upper West Side and Chelsea Piers?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Columbus Av/W 86 St and arriving at 9 Av/W 20 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.

Is there a direct train between Upper West Side and Chelsea Piers?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 86 St and arriving at 23 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from Upper West Side to Chelsea Piers?

The distance between Upper West Side and Chelsea Piers is 4 miles.

How do I travel from Upper West Side to Chelsea Piers without a car?

The best way to get from Upper West Side to Chelsea Piers without a car is to line 1 subway which takes 30 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Upper West Side to Chelsea Piers?

The line 1 subway from 86 St to 23 St takes 13 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Upper West Side to Chelsea Piers bus from?

Upper West Side to Chelsea Piers bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Columbus Av/W 86 St station.

Where do I catch the Upper West Side to Chelsea Piers train from?

Upper West Side to Chelsea Piers train services, operated by MTA, depart from 86 St station.

Where does the Upper West Side to Chelsea Piers bus arrive?

Upper West Side to Chelsea Piers bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 9 Av/W 20 St station.

Where does the Upper West Side to Chelsea Piers train arrive?

Upper West Side to Chelsea Piers train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 23 St station.

Where can I stay near Chelsea Piers?

There are 3173+ hotels available in Chelsea Piers.

Upper West Side to Chelsea Piers - 5 ways to travel via line 1 subway, and bus

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

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Line 1 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 86 St to 23 Stsubway 1 / ...
30 min
$3
Line 1 subway, bus
1. Take the subway from 86 St to 42 St-Times Squaresubway 1 / ...
2. Take the bus from 11 Av/W 34 St to 11 Av/W 23 Stbus M12
47 min
$6–11
Bus
1. Take the bus from Columbus Av/W 86 St to 9 Av/W 20 Stbus M11
48 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Upper West Side to Chelsea Pierstaxi 3.7 mi
8 min
$18–23
Walk
1. Take the foot from Upper West Side to Chelsea Pierswalk 3.5 mi
1h 7m

Upper West Side to Chelsea Piers by subway and foot

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Distance: 4.3 mi
Duration: 30 min

What companies run services between Upper West Side, NY, USA and Chelsea Piers, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 86 St to 23 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Columbus Av/W 86 St to 9 Av/W 20 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 39 min.

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