There are 5 ways to get from Upper West Side to Journal Square by subway, train, bus, taxi, or car
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Line 1 subway, train
best- Take the subway from 86 St to WTC Cortlandtsubway 1
- Take the train from World Trade Center to Journal Squaretrain Path
41 min$7Drive 7.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Upper West Side to Journal Squarecar 7.9 mi
16 min$2–3Bus, train
- Take the bus from Columbus Av/W 86 St to Avenue Of The Americas/W 16 Stbus M7
- Take the train from 14th Street to Journal Squaretrain Path
1h 9m$7–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Upper West Side to Journal Squaretaxi 7.9 mi
16 min$30–40Bus
- Take the bus from Columbus Av/W 86 St to 9 Av/W 40 Stbus M11
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Central Ave At Hoboken Avebus 119
1h 13m$10–29
Upper West Side to Journal Square by subway, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Upper West Side to Journal Square is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 16 min.
The fastest way to get from Upper West Side to Journal Square is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $30 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Upper West Side to Journal Square. However, there are services departing from Columbus Av/W 86 St and arriving at Central Ave At Hoboken Ave via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Upper West Side to Journal Square. However, there are services departing from 86 St and arriving at Journal Square via World Trade Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41 min.
The distance between Upper West Side and Journal Square is 9 miles. The road distance is 8 miles.
The best way to get from Upper West Side to Journal Square without a car is to line 1 subway and train which takes 41 min and costs $7.
It takes approximately 41 min to get from Upper West Side to Journal Square, including transfers.
Upper West Side to Journal Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Columbus Av/W 86 St station.
Upper West Side to Journal Square train services, operated by MTA, depart from 86 St station.
Upper West Side to Journal Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 9 Av/W 40 St station.
What companies run services between Upper West Side, NY, USA and Journal Square, NJ, USA?
You can take a bus from Columbus Av/W 86 St to Journal Square via 9 Av/W 40 St, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Central Ave At Hoboken Ave in around 1h 13m.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 86 St to WTC Cortlandt
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- (973) 961-6000
- Website
- panynj.gov
Train from World Trade Center to Journal Square
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4
- Website
- https://www.panynj.gov/path/en/index.html
- Adult
- $4
Train from 14th Street to Journal Square
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4
- Website
- https://www.panynj.gov/path/en/index.html
- Adult
- $4
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Columbus Av/W 86 St to Avenue Of The Americas/W 16 St
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from Columbus Av/W 86 St to 9 Av/W 40 St
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Central Ave At Hoboken Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–22
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $7–22
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Estimated price
- $30–40
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
Upper West Side to Journal Square train services, operated by MTA, arrive at WTC Cortlandt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Upper West Side to Journal Square is 8 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Upper West Side to Journal Square.
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