There are 4 ways to get from Upper West Side to Manhattan University by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Line 1 subway
best- Take the subway from 86 St to Van Cortlandt Park-242 Stsubway 1
36 min$3Drive 8.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Upper West Side to Manhattan Universitycar 8.9 mi
14 min$2–3Bus
- Take the bus from W 81 St/Columbus Av to Henry Hudson Pkwy East/W 239 Stbus BxM2
54 min$3–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Upper West Side to Manhattan Universitytaxi 8.9 mi
14 min$35–45
Upper West Side to Manhattan University by subway and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Upper West Side to Manhattan University is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 14 min.
The fastest way to get from Upper West Side to Manhattan University is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $35 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from W 81 St/Columbus Av and arriving at Henry Hudson Pkwy East/W 239 St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from 86 St and arriving at Van Cortlandt Park-242 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.
The distance between Upper West Side and Manhattan University is 9 miles. The road distance is 8.9 miles.
The best way to get from Upper West Side to Manhattan University without a car is to line 1 subway which takes 36 min and costs $3.
The line 1 subway from 86 St to Van Cortlandt Park-242 St takes 29 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Upper West Side to Manhattan University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from W 81 St/Columbus Av station.
Upper West Side to Manhattan University train services, operated by MTA, depart from 86 St station.
Upper West Side to Manhattan University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Henry Hudson Pkwy East/W 239 St station.
What companies run services between Upper West Side, NY, USA and Manhattan University, NY, USA?
MTA operates a subway from 86 St to Van Cortlandt Park-242 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 29 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from W 81 St/Columbus Av to Henry Hudson Pkwy East/W 239 St hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 45 min.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from 86 St to Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from W 81 St/Columbus Av to Henry Hudson Pkwy East/W 239 St
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Estimated price
- $35–45
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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Booking & Getting There
Upper West Side to Manhattan University train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Van Cortlandt Park-242 St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Upper West Side to Manhattan University is 9 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Upper West Side to Manhattan University.
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