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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Upper West Side to Greenpoint is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $28 - $35.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Upper West Side to Greenpoint. However, there are services departing from W 86 St/Amsterdam Av and arriving at Wiliamsburg, BK - Union Pool via 86th Street & Lexington Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Upper West Side to Greenpoint. However, there are services departing from 86 St and arriving at Bedford Av via 8 Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25 min.

How far is it from Upper West Side to Greenpoint?

The distance between Upper West Side and Greenpoint is 6 miles. The road distance is 6.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Upper West Side to Greenpoint without a car is to subway via 8 Av which takes 25 min and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 25 min to get from Upper West Side to Greenpoint, including transfers.

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

Upper West Side to Greenpoint bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from W 86 St/Amsterdam Av station.

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

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

Where does the Upper West Side to Greenpoint bus arrive?

Upper West Side to Greenpoint bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at E 86 St/Lexington Av station.

Where does the Upper West Side to Greenpoint train arrive?

Upper West Side to Greenpoint train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 14 St station.

Can I drive from Upper West Side to Greenpoint?

Yes, the driving distance between Upper West Side to Greenpoint is 7 miles. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Upper West Side to Greenpoint.

Where can I stay near Greenpoint?

There are 2972+ hotels available in Greenpoint.

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

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Subway via 8 Av
best
1. Take the subway from 86 St to 14 Stsubway C / ...
2. Take the subway from 8 Av to Bedford Avsubway L
25 min
$6
Drive 6.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Upper West Side to Greenpointcar 6.6 mi
13 min
$2
Bus
1. Take the bus from W 86 St/Amsterdam Av to E 86 St/Lexington Avbus M86-Sbs
2. Take the bus from 86th Street & Lexington Avenue to Wiliamsburg, BK - Union Poolbus Nyc / ...
1h 8m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Upper West Side to Greenpointtaxi 6.6 mi
13 min
$28–35
Subway
1. Take the subway from 86 St to Hoyt-Schermerhorn Stssubway C / ...
2. Take the subway from Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts to Nassau Avsubway G
50 min
$3

Upper West Side to Greenpoint by subway

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Distance: 6.5 mi
Duration: 25 min

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

You can take a subway from 86 St to Bedford Av via 14 St and 8 Av in around 25 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from W 86 St/Amsterdam Av to Wiliamsburg, BK - Union Pool via E 86 St/Lexington Av and 86th Street & Lexington Avenue in around 1h 8m.

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