There are 4 ways to get from Upper West Side to New York Aquarium by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Subway
best- Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to W 8 St-NY Aquariumsubway Q
1h 18m$3Bus
- Take the bus from Riverside Dr/W 82 St to 5 Av/W 41 Stbus M5
- Take the bus from 5 Av/W 41 St to W 17 St/Mermaid Avbus X28 / ...
2h 48m$3–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Upper West Side to New York Aquariumtaxi 16.2 mi
30 min$65–80Drive 16.2 mi
- Drive from Upper West Side to New York Aquariumcar 16.2 mi
30 min$3–5
Upper West Side to New York Aquarium by subway and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Upper West Side to New York Aquarium is to subway which costs $3 and takes 1h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Upper West Side to New York Aquarium is to taxi which takes 30 min and costs $65 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Upper West Side to New York Aquarium. However, there are services departing from Riverside Dr/W 82 St and arriving at W 17 St/Mermaid Av via 5 Av/W 41 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Upper West Side to New York Aquarium. However, there are services departing from 86 St and arriving at W 8 St-NY Aquarium via 42 St-Times Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
The distance between Upper West Side and New York Aquarium is 17 miles. The road distance is 16.3 miles.
The best way to get from Upper West Side to New York Aquarium without a car is to subway which takes 1h 18m and costs $3.
It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Upper West Side to New York Aquarium, including transfers.
Upper West Side to New York Aquarium bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Riverside Dr/W 82 St station.
Upper West Side to New York Aquarium train services, operated by MTA, depart from 42 St-Times Square station.
Upper West Side to New York Aquarium bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 41 St station.
What companies run services between Upper West Side, NY, USA and New York Aquarium, NY, USA?
MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Times Square to W 8 St-NY Aquarium every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 53 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riverside Dr/W 82 St to New York Aquarium via 5 Av/W 41 St and W 17 St/Mermaid Av in around 2h 48m.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from 42 St-Times Square to W 8 St-NY Aquarium
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $0
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Riverside Dr/W 82 St to 5 Av/W 41 St
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from 5 Av/W 41 St to W 17 St/Mermaid Av
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- $65–80
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 New York Aquarium train services, operated by MTA, arrive at W 8 St-NY Aquarium station.
Yes, the driving distance between Upper West Side to New York Aquarium is 16 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Upper West Side to New York Aquarium.
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