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How to get fromUpper West Side to Wave Hillby bus, subway, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Upper West Side to Wave Hill by bus, subway, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from W 81 St/Columbus Av to Henry Hudson Pkwy East/W 252 Stbus bus BxM2
    56 min
    $3–8

  2. Drive  9.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Upper West Side to Wave Hillcar car 9.4 mi
    14 min
    $2–3

  3. Line 1 subway

    1. Take the subway from 86 St to Van Cortlandt Park-242 Stsubway subway 1
    57 min
    $3

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Upper West Side to Wave Hilltaxi taxi 9.4 mi
    14 min
    $35–45

Upper West Side to Wave Hill by bus and foot

Calendar241Weekly Services
Duration56 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13.9 mi
  • Duration: 56 min

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

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from W 81 St/Columbus Av to Henry Hudson Pkwy East/W 252 St hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 47 min. Alternatively, MTA operates a subway from 86 St to Van Cortlandt Park-242 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 29 min.

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