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How to get fromUpper West Side to White Plainsby train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain train Harlem
    1h 22m
    $12–18

  2. Drive 22.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Upper West Side to White Plainscar car 22.1 mi
    35 min
    $4–6

  3. Bus, line 20 bus

    1. Take the bus from W 81 St/Columbus Av to W 230 St / Broadwaybus bus BxM2
    2. Take the bus from Bedford Park Blvd @ Jerome Ave to Ej Conroy Dr @ Main Stbus bus 20 / ...
    2h 21m
    $9–18

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Upper West Side to White Plainstaxi taxi 22.1 mi
    35 min
    $75–95

  5. Line 1 subway, line 1 bus

    1. Take the subway from 86 St to Van Cortlandt Park-242 Stsubway subway 1
    2. Take the bus from BROADWAY @ W 242nd ST to Ej Conroy Dr @ Main Stbus bus 1 / ...
    2h 37m
    $6

Upper West Side to White Plains by subway, foot, and train

Calendar542Weekly Services
Duration1h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 25.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 22m

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

Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plains every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $9–15 and the journey takes 52 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from W 81 St/Columbus Av to Ej Conroy Dr @ Main St via W 230 St / Broadway, W 231 St/Broadway, Bedford Park Blvd/Jerome Av, and Bedford Park Blvd @ Jerome Ave in around 2h 21m.

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