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

The cheapest way to get from Upper West Side to Queens is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 24 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Upper West Side to Queens is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs $50 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Upper West Side and Queens?

No, there is no direct bus from Upper West Side to Queens. However, there are services departing from Riverside Dr/W 82 St and arriving at Cross Bay Blvd/107 Av via East 57th Street & Madison Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Upper West Side and Queens?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 86 St and arriving at Rockaway Blvd. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 57 min.

How far is it from Upper West Side to Queens?

The distance between Upper West Side and Queens is 16 miles. The road distance is 12.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Upper West Side to Queens without a car is to subway which takes 57 min and costs $3.

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

The subway from 86 St to Rockaway Blvd takes 57 min including transfers and departs hourly.

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

Upper West Side to Queens bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Riverside Dr/W 82 St station.

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

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

Where does the Upper West Side to Queens bus arrive?

Upper West Side to Queens bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 58 St station.

Where does the Upper West Side to Queens train arrive?

Upper West Side to Queens train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Rockaway Blvd station.

Can I drive from Upper West Side to Queens?

Yes, the driving distance between Upper West Side to Queens is 13 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Upper West Side to Queens.

Where can I stay near Queens?

There are 2640+ hotels available in Queens.

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There are 5 ways to get from Upper West Side to Queens by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 86 St to Rockaway Blvdsubway A
57 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riverside Dr/W 82 St to 5 Av/W 58 Stbus M5
2. Take the bus from East 57th Street & Madison Avenue to Cross Bay Blvd/107 Avbus Qm15
1h 42m
$6–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Upper West Side to Queenstaxi 12.8 mi
24 min
$50–65
Drive 12.8 mi
1. Drive from Upper West Side to Queenscar 12.8 mi
24 min
$3–4
Subway via 59 St-Columbus Circle
1. Take the subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle to 104 Stsubway A
1h
$3

Upper West Side to Queens by subway

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Distance: 16 mi
Duration: 57 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 86 St to Rockaway Blvd hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 57 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riverside Dr/W 82 St to Cross Bay Blvd/107 Av via 5 Av/W 58 St and East 57th Street & Madison Avenue in around 1h 42m.

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