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

The cheapest way to get from Upper West Side to Columbus Circle is to line 1 subway which costs $3 and takes 5 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Upper West Side to Columbus Circle is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs $12 - $15.

Is there a direct bus between Upper West Side and Columbus Circle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Columbus Av/W 84 St and arriving at Broadway/W 61 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

Is there a direct train between Upper West Side and Columbus Circle?

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 Columbus Circle?

The distance between Upper West Side and Columbus Circle is 2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Upper West Side to Columbus Circle without a car is to line 1 subway which takes 5 min and costs $3.

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

The line 1 subway from 86 St to 59 St-Columbus Circle takes 5 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

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

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

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

Where does the Upper West Side to Columbus Circle bus arrive?

Upper West Side to Columbus Circle bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Broadway/W 61 St station.

Where does the Upper West Side to Columbus Circle train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Columbus Circle?

There are 3572+ hotels available in Columbus Circle.

Upper West Side to Columbus Circle - 4 ways to travel via line 1 subway

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

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Line 1 subway
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1. Take the subway from 86 St to 59 St-Columbus Circlesubway 1 / ...
5 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Columbus Av/W 84 St to Broadway/W 61 Stbus M7
13 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Upper West Side to Columbus Circletaxi 1.8 mi
4 min
$12–15
Walk
1. Take the foot from Upper West Side to Columbus Circlewalk 1.4 mi
26 min

Upper West Side to Columbus Circle by subway

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Distance: 1.5 mi
Duration: 5 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 86 St to 59 St-Columbus Circle every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 5 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Columbus Av/W 84 St to Broadway/W 61 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 13 min.

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