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

The cheapest way to get from Upper West Side to Midtown Manhattan is to line 1 subway which costs $3 and takes 7 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Upper West Side to Midtown Manhattan is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $15 - $19.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Riverside Dr/W 82 St and arriving at 5 Av/W 52 St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 86 St and arriving at 50 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

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

The distance between Upper West Side and Midtown Manhattan is 2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Upper West Side to Midtown Manhattan without a car is to line 1 subway which takes 7 min and costs $3.

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

The line 1 subway from 86 St to 50 St takes 7 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

Upper West Side to Midtown 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 Midtown Manhattan train from?

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

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

Upper West Side to Midtown Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 52 St station.

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

Upper West Side to Midtown Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 50 St station.

Where can I stay near Midtown Manhattan?

There are 3984+ hotels available in Midtown Manhattan.

Upper West Side to Midtown Manhattan - 5 ways to travel via line 1 subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Upper West Side to Midtown Manhattan by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 1 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 86 St to 50 Stsubway 1 / ...
7 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riverside Dr/W 82 St to 5 Av/W 52 Stbus M5
19 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Upper West Side to Midtown Manhattantaxi 2.8 mi
6 min
$15–19
Walk
1. Take the walk from Upper West Side to Midtown Manhattanwalk 2.3 mi
44 min
Line 1 subway, bus
1. Take the subway from 86 St to 59 St-Columbus Circlesubway 1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Park South/Columbus Circle to 5 Av/W 52 Stbus M5
28 min
$6–11

Upper West Side to Midtown Manhattan by subway

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Distance: 1.9 mi
Duration: 7 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 86 St to 50 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Riverside Dr/W 82 St to 5 Av/W 52 St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 19 min.

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