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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Upper West Side to Lower Manhattan is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $25 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Upper West Side and Lower Manhattan?

No, there is no direct bus from Upper West Side to Lower Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Riverside Dr/W 82 St and arriving at Broadway/Spring St via 5 Av/W 33 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Upper West Side and Lower Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 86 St and arriving at Canal St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

How far is it from Upper West Side to Lower Manhattan?

The distance between Upper West Side and Lower Manhattan is 5 miles. The road distance is 5.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Upper West Side to Lower Manhattan without a car is to line 1 subway which takes 20 min and costs $3.

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

The line 1 subway from 86 St to Canal St takes 20 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

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

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

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

Where does the Upper West Side to Lower Manhattan bus arrive?

Upper West Side to Lower Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 33 St station.

Where does the Upper West Side to Lower Manhattan train arrive?

Upper West Side to Lower Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Canal St station.

Can I drive from Upper West Side to Lower Manhattan?

Yes, the driving distance between Upper West Side to Lower Manhattan is 6 miles. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Upper West Side to Lower Manhattan.

Where can I stay near Lower Manhattan?

There are 3784+ hotels available in Lower Manhattan.

Upper West Side to Lower Manhattan - 4 ways to travel via line 1 subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Upper West Side to Lower Manhattan by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Line 1 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 86 St to Canal Stsubway 1 / ...
20 min
$3
Drive 5.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Upper West Side to Lower Manhattancar 5.7 mi
13 min
$1–2
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riverside Dr/W 82 St to 5 Av/W 33 Stbus M5
2. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 33 St to Broadway/Spring Stbus M1 / ...
1h 6m
$3–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Upper West Side to Lower Manhattantaxi 5.7 mi
13 min
$25–30

Upper West Side to Lower Manhattan by subway

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Distance: 5.1 mi
Duration: 20 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 86 St to Canal St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riverside Dr/W 82 St to Broadway/Spring St via 5 Av/W 33 St in around 1h 6m.

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