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

The cheapest way to get from Upper West Side to New York is to line 1 subway which costs $3 and takes 17 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Upper West Side to New York is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $22 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Upper West Side and New York?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Columbus Av/W 84 St and arriving at 7 Av/W 28 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.

Is there a direct train between Upper West Side and New York?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 86 St and arriving at Christopher St-Stonewall. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

How far is it from Upper West Side to New York?

The distance between Upper West Side and New York is 4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Upper West Side to New York without a car is to line 1 subway which takes 17 min and costs $3.

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

The line 1 subway from 86 St to Christopher St-Stonewall takes 17 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

Upper West Side to New York bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Columbus Av/W 84 St station.

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

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

Where does the Upper West Side to New York bus arrive?

Upper West Side to New York bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 7 Av/W 28 St station.

Where does the Upper West Side to New York train arrive?

Upper West Side to New York train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Christopher St-Stonewall station.

Where can I stay near New York?

There are 3572+ hotels available in New York.

Upper West Side to New York - 4 ways to travel via line 1 subway, bus, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Upper West Side to New York by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 1 subway
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1. Take the subway from 86 St to Christopher St-Stonewallsubway 1 / ...
17 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Columbus Av/W 84 St to 7 Av/W 28 Stbus M7
31 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Upper West Side to New Yorktaxi 4.9 mi
10 min
$22–27
Walk
1. Take the foot from Upper West Side to New Yorkwalk 4.2 mi
1h 21m

Upper West Side to New York by subway

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Distance: 4.3 mi
Duration: 17 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 86 St to Christopher St-Stonewall every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Columbus Av/W 84 St to 7 Av/W 28 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 31 min. OVR Ride LLC also services this route on demand.

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