There are 5 ways to get from Upper West Side to Scarsdale by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Hartsdaletrain Harlem
1h 27m$11–17Drive 19.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Upper West Side to Scarsdalecar 19.9 mi
30 min$4–6Line 1 subway, line 1 bus
- Take the subway from 86 St to Van Cortlandt Park-242 Stsubway 1
- Take the bus from BROADWAY @ W 242nd ST to White Plains Bus Terminal Lane Cbus 1 / ...
3h 6m$9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Upper West Side to Scarsdaletaxi 19.9 mi
30 min$70–85Bus, line 45 bus
- Take the bus from 3 Av/E 87 St to Amedola Pl/Wilkinson Avbus BxM8
- Take the bus from Bruckner Blvd @ Westchester Ave to Mill Rd @ White Plains Rdbus 45
3h 6m$12–21
Upper West Side to Scarsdale by subway, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Upper West Side to Scarsdale is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 30 min.
The fastest way to get from Upper West Side to Scarsdale is to drive which takes 30 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Upper West Side to Scarsdale. However, there are services departing from W 86 St/Amsterdam Av and arriving at Post Rd @ Fenimore Rd via 3 Av/E 87 St, Bruckner Blvd @ Westchester Ave and White Plains Post Rd @ Mill Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Upper West Side to Scarsdale. However, there are services departing from 86 St and arriving at Hartsdale via Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
The distance between Upper West Side and Scarsdale is 24 miles. The road distance is 20 miles.
The best way to get from Upper West Side to Scarsdale without a car is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs $10 - $17.
It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Upper West Side to Scarsdale, including transfers.
Upper West Side to Scarsdale bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 3 Av/E 87 St station.
Upper West Side to Scarsdale train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Grand Central Terminal station.
The best way to get from Upper West Side to Scarsdale is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs $10 - $17. Alternatively, you can bus and line 45 bus, which costs $12 - $22 and takes 3h 6m.
What companies run services between Upper West Side, NY, USA and Scarsdale, NY, USA?
Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Hartsdale every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–14 and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from W 86 St/Amsterdam Av to Post Rd @ Fenimore Rd via E 86 St/Lexington Av, 3 Av/E 87 St, Amedola Pl/Wilkinson Av, Bruckner Blvd @ Westchester Ave, Mill Rd @ White Plains Rd, and White Plains Post Rd @ Mill Rd in around 3h 6m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Hartsdale
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $8–10
- Peak
- $12–14
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 86 St to Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (914) 813-7777
- [email protected]
- Website
- transportation.westchestergov.com
Bus from BROADWAY @ W 242nd ST to White Plains Bus Terminal Lane C
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://transportation.westchestergov.com/bee-line/bee-line-home
- Schedules at
- https://transportation.westchestergov.com/bee-line/timetables-and-maps
- All other routes - Adults and children 5+
- $3
- BxM4C/Rte28 Westchester-Manhattan Express - Adult and children 5+
- $8
Bus from Bruckner Blvd @ Westchester Ave to Mill Rd @ White Plains Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://transportation.westchestergov.com/bee-line/bee-line-home
- Schedules at
- https://transportation.westchestergov.com/bee-line/timetables-and-maps
- All other routes - Adults and children 5+
- $3
- BxM4C/Rte28 Westchester-Manhattan Express - Adult and children 5+
- $8
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from 3 Av/E 87 St to Amedola Pl/Wilkinson Av
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- $70–85
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 Scarsdale bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Amedola Pl/Wilkinson Av station.
Upper West Side to Scarsdale train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Hartsdale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Upper West Side to Scarsdale is 20 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Upper West Side to Scarsdale.
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