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

The cheapest way to get from Upper West Side to New York Midtown is to line 1 subway which costs $3 and takes 16 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Upper West Side to New York Midtown is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $17 - $21.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Columbus Av/W 84 St and arriving at 7 Av/W 31 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 86 St and arriving at 34 St-Penn Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

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

The distance between Upper West Side and New York Midtown is 3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Upper West Side to New York Midtown without a car is to line 1 subway which takes 16 min and costs $3.

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

The line 1 subway from 86 St to 34 St-Penn Station takes 11 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

Upper West Side to New York Midtown 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 Midtown train from?

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

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

Upper West Side to New York Midtown bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 7 Av/W 31 St station.

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

Upper West Side to New York Midtown train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 34 St-Penn Station.

Where can I stay near New York Midtown?

There are 3930+ hotels available in New York Midtown.

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

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

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Line 1 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 86 St to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway 1 / ...
16 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Columbus Av/W 84 St to 7 Av/W 31 Stbus M7
33 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Upper West Side to New York Midtowntaxi 3.3 mi
6 min
$17–21
Walk
1. Take the foot from Upper West Side to New York Midtownwalk 2.8 mi
54 min
Bus via 9 Av/W 35 St
1. Take the bus from Columbus Av/W 84 St to 9 Av/W 35 Stbus M11
36 min
$3–8

Upper West Side to New York Midtown by subway and foot

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Distance: 3.2 mi
Duration: 16 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 86 St to 34 St-Penn Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Columbus Av/W 84 St to 7 Av/W 31 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 30 min.

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