There are 5 ways to get from Upper West Side to Valhalla by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Valhallatrain Harlem
1h 27m$12–19Drive 25.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Upper West Side to Valhallacar 25.2 mi
34 min$5–7Bus, train
- Take the bus from 3 Av/E 86 St to E 125 St/Park Avbus M101
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Valhallatrain Harlem
1h 40m$15–30Taxi
- Take the taxi from Upper West Side to Valhallataxi 25.2 mi
34 min$85–110Bus, line 6 bus
- Take the bus from W 81 St/Columbus Av to Riverdale Av/W 263 Stbus BxM2
- Take the bus from N Broadway @ New Main St to Columbus Ave @ Cedar Stbus 6
3h 33m$9–13
Upper West Side to Valhalla by subway, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Upper West Side to Valhalla is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 34 min.
The fastest way to get from Upper West Side to Valhalla is to drive which takes 34 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Upper West Side to Valhalla. However, there are services departing from W 81 St/Columbus Av and arriving at Columbus Ave @ Cedar St via Riverdale Ave @ Ellsworth Ave and N Broadway @ New Main St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Upper West Side to Valhalla. However, there are services departing from 86 St and arriving at Valhalla via Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
The distance between Upper West Side and Valhalla is 29 miles. The road distance is 25.4 miles.
The best way to get from Upper West Side to Valhalla without a car is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs $12 - $19.
It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Upper West Side to Valhalla, including transfers.
Upper West Side to Valhalla bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from W 81 St/Columbus Av station.
Upper West Side to Valhalla train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Grand Central Terminal station.
The best way to get from Upper West Side to Valhalla is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs $12 - $19. Alternatively, you can bus and line 6 bus, which costs $9 - $14 and takes 3h 33m.
What companies run services between Upper West Side, NY, USA and Valhalla, NY, USA?
Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Valhalla hourly. Tickets cost $9–16 and the journey takes 43 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from W 81 St/Columbus Av to Columbus Ave @ Cedar St via Riverdale Av/W 263 St, Riverdale Ave @ Ellsworth Ave, S Broadway @ New Main St, and N Broadway @ New Main St in around 3h 33m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Valhalla
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–11
- Peak
- $14–16
Train from 125th Street - Harlem to Valhalla
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–11
- Peak
- $12–15
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from 3 Av/E 86 St to E 125 St/Park Av
- Ave. Duration
- 25 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 W 81 St/Columbus Av to Riverdale Av/W 263 St
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Phone
- +1 (914) 813-7777
- [email protected]
- Website
- Westchester County Bee-Line System
Bus from N Broadway @ New Main St to Columbus Ave @ Cedar St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Westchester County Bee-Line System
- Schedules at
- Bee-Line Bus Schedules and Maps
- All other routes - Adults and children 5+
- $3
- BxM4C/Rte28 Westchester-Manhattan Express - Adult and children 5+
- $8
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
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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Booking & Getting There
Upper West Side to Valhalla bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Riverdale Av/W 263 St station.
Upper West Side to Valhalla train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Valhalla station.
Yes, the driving distance between Upper West Side to Valhalla is 25 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Upper West Side to Valhalla.
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