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How to get fromWashington Square Park to Upper West Sideby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Washington Square Park to Upper West Side by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to 86 Stsubway subway A / ...
    20 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 16 St to Amsterdam Av/W 86 Stbus bus M7
    59 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Washington Square Park to Upper West Sidetaxi taxi 4.5 mi
    9 min
    $21–26

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Washington Square Park to Upper West Sidewalk walk 4.2 mi
    1h 21m

  5. Subway, line 1 subway

    1. Take the subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to 59 St-Columbus Circlesubway subway C / ...
    2. Take the subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle to 86 Stsubway subway 1 / ...
    24 min
    $3

  6. Line 1 subway

    1. Take the subway from Christopher St-Stonewall to 86 Stsubway subway 1 / ...
    25 min
    $3

Washington Square Park to Upper West Side by foot and subway

Calendar1445Weekly Services
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4.3 mi
  • Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between Washington Square Park, NY, USA and Upper West Side, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to 86 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 6 Av/W 16 St to Amsterdam Av/W 86 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 47 min.

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