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

The cheapest way to get from Upper West Side to Chinatown is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 13 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Upper West Side to Chinatown is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $26 - $31.

Is there a direct bus between Upper West Side and Chinatown?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Columbus Av/W 84 St and arriving at Avenue Of The Americas/W 16 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.

Is there a direct train between Upper West Side and Chinatown?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 86 St and arriving at Franklin St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

How far is it from Upper West Side to Chinatown?

The distance between Upper West Side and Chinatown is 5 miles. The road distance is 5.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Upper West Side to Chinatown without a car is to line 1 subway which takes 21 min and costs $3.

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

The line 1 subway from 86 St to Franklin St takes 21 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

Upper West Side to Chinatown bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Columbus Av/W 84 St station.

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

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

Where does the Upper West Side to Chinatown bus arrive?

Upper West Side to Chinatown bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Avenue Of The Americas/W 16 St station.

Where does the Upper West Side to Chinatown train arrive?

Upper West Side to Chinatown train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Franklin St station.

Can I drive from Upper West Side to Chinatown?

Yes, the driving distance between Upper West Side to Chinatown is 6 miles. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Upper West Side to Chinatown.

Where can I stay near Chinatown?

There are 2808+ hotels available in Chinatown.

Upper West Side to Chinatown - 4 ways to travel via line 1 subway, bus

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

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Line 1 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 86 St to Franklin Stsubway 1 / ...
21 min
$3
Drive 5.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Upper West Side to Chinatowncar 5.9 mi
13 min
$2
Bus
1. Take the bus from Columbus Av/W 84 St to Avenue Of The Americas/W 16 Stbus M7
40 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Upper West Side to Chinatowntaxi 5.9 mi
13 min
$26–31

Upper West Side to Chinatown by subway

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Distance: 5.4 mi
Duration: 21 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 86 St to Franklin St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Columbus Av/W 84 St to Avenue Of The Americas/W 16 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 40 min.

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