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How to get fromUpper West Side to Elmhurstby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from 57 St-7 Av to Grand Av-Newtownsubway subway R
    42 min
    $6

  2. Drive  7.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Upper West Side to Elmhurstcar car 7.8 mi
    16 min
    $2–3

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Riverside Dr/W 82 St to 5 Av/W 58 Stbus bus M5
    2. Take the bus from East 57th Street & Madison Avenue to Woodhaven Blvd/61 Rdbus bus Qm15
    1h 27m
    $6–15

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Upper West Side to Elmhursttaxi taxi 7.8 mi
    16 min
    $30–40

  5. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Broadway/W 84 St to 7 Av/W 57 Stbus bus M104
    2. Take the subway from 57 St-7 Av to Grand Av-Newtownsubway subway R
    55 min
    $6–10

Upper West Side to Elmhurst by subway and foot

Calendar746Weekly Services
Duration42 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8.6 mi
  • Duration: 42 min

What companies run services between Upper West Side, NY, USA and Elmhurst, Queens County, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 57 St-7 Av to Grand Av-Newtown every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riverside Dr/W 82 St to Woodhaven Blvd/61 Rd via 5 Av/W 58 St and East 57th Street & Madison Avenue in around 1h 27m.

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