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

The cheapest way to get from Upper West Side to East Harlem is to line 2 subway which costs $3 and takes 5 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Upper West Side to East Harlem is to line 2 subway which takes 5 min and costs $3.

Is there a direct bus between Upper West Side and East Harlem?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from W 96 St/Broadway and arriving at Madison Av/E 102 St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

Is there a direct train between Upper West Side and East Harlem?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 86 St and arriving at 110 St-Malcolm X Plaza. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

How far is it from Upper West Side to East Harlem?

The distance between Upper West Side and East Harlem is 2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Upper West Side to East Harlem without a car is to line 2 subway which takes 5 min and costs $3.

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

The line 2 subway from 86 St to 110 St-Malcolm X Plaza takes 5 min including transfers and departs hourly.

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

Upper West Side to East Harlem bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from W 96 St/Broadway station.

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

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

Where does the Upper West Side to East Harlem bus arrive?

Upper West Side to East Harlem bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Madison Av/E 102 St station.

Where does the Upper West Side to East Harlem train arrive?

Upper West Side to East Harlem train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 110 St-Malcolm X Plaza station.

Where can I stay near East Harlem?

There are 3871+ hotels available in East Harlem.

Upper West Side to East Harlem - 5 ways to travel via line 2 subway, and bus

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

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Line 2 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 86 St to 110 St-Malcolm X Plazasubway 2
5 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from W 96 St/Broadway to Madison Av/E 102 Stbus M106
14 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Upper West Side to East Harlemtaxi 2.6 mi
5 min
$15–18
Walk
1. Take the foot from Upper West Side to East Harlemwalk 2.3 mi
45 min
Bus, line 6 subway
1. Take the bus from W 86 St/Amsterdam Av to E 86 St/Lexington Avbus M86-Sbs
2. Take the subway from 86th Street to 110th Streetsubway 4 / ...
19 min
$6–10

Upper West Side to East Harlem by subway

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Distance: 1.8 mi
Duration: 5 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 86 St to 110 St-Malcolm X Plaza hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 5 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from W 96 St/Broadway to Madison Av/E 102 St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 14 min.

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