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

The cheapest way to get from Upper West Side to Coney Island is to subway which costs $3 and takes 53 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Upper West Side to Coney Island is to taxi which takes 31 min and costs $65 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Upper West Side and Coney Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Upper West Side to Coney Island. However, there are services departing from Riverside Dr/W 82 St and arriving at Cropsey Av/Bay 49 St via 5 Av/W 52 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Upper West Side and Coney Island?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 86 St and arriving at Brighton Beach. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 53 min.

How far is it from Upper West Side to Coney Island?

The distance between Upper West Side and Coney Island is 16 miles. The road distance is 16.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Upper West Side to Coney Island without a car is to subway which takes 53 min and costs $3.

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

The subway from 86 St to Brighton Beach takes 53 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

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

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

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

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

Where does the Upper West Side to Coney Island bus arrive?

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

Where does the Upper West Side to Coney Island train arrive?

Upper West Side to Coney Island train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Brighton Beach station.

Can I drive from Upper West Side to Coney Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Upper West Side to Coney Island is 17 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Upper West Side to Coney Island.

Where can I stay near Coney Island?

There are 3332+ hotels available in Coney Island.

Upper West Side to Coney Island - 5 ways to travel via subway, bus, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Upper West Side to Coney Island by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
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1. Take the subway from 86 St to Brighton Beachsubway B
53 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riverside Dr/W 82 St to 5 Av/W 52 Stbus M5
2. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 52 St to Cropsey Av/Bay 49 Stbus X28 / ...
1h 56m
$3–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Upper West Side to Coney Islandtaxi 16.7 mi
31 min
$65–80
Drive 16.7 mi
1. Drive from Upper West Side to Coney Islandcar 16.7 mi
31 min
$4–5
Subway via 42 St-Times Square
1. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to Coney Island-Stillwell Avsubway Q / ...
1h 5m
$3

Upper West Side to Coney Island by subway

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Distance: 15.9 mi
Duration: 53 min

What companies run services between Upper West Side, NY, USA and Coney Island, Kings County, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 86 St to Brighton Beach every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 53 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riverside Dr/W 82 St to Cropsey Av/Bay 49 St via 5 Av/W 52 St in around 1h 56m.

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