How to get fromYonkers to Upper West Sideby train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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

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Train, line 1 subway
best
1. Take the train from Yonkers to Marble Hilltrain Hudson
2. Take the subway from Marble Hill-225 St to 86 Stsubway 1
41 min
$9–12
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Riverdale Av/ W 261 St to W 81 St/Central Park Westbus BxM2
57 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Yonkers to Upper West Sidetaxi 12.2 mi
17 min
$45–55
Drive 12.2 mi
1. Drive from Yonkers to Upper West Sidecar 12.2 mi
17 min
$3–4
Line 2 bus, line 1 subway
1. Take the bus from Prospect St @ S Broadway to Broadway @ Manhattan College Pkwybus 2 / ...
2. Take the subway from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St to 86 Stsubway 1
51 min
$6

Yonkers to Upper West Side by train and subway

271Weekly Services

41 minAverage Duration

$9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 11.8 mi
Duration: 41 min

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

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Riverdale Av/ W 261 St to W 81 St/Central Park West hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 57 min.

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Upper West Side, United States(opens in a new window)

There’s no city quite like the Big Apple. From the hustle of Wall Street to the bright lights of Times Square to Central Park's leafy outlook, New York City pulsates with energy. Touch the sky from the Empire State Building, rub shoulders with art buffs at the the Guggenheim or Museum of Modern Art, visit Lady Liberty on Ellis Island and walk across the Brooklyn Bridge. Spend the day lazing in Central Park, unleash your inner kid at Coney Island, sink your teeth into delectable pizza and bagels, or simply wander through some of the coolest neighbourhoods in the world – from NoHo and the Meatpacking District to Tribeca and Williamsburg.

Things to do in Upper West Side

Elysian Fields(Opens in a new window)

The Elysian Fields in Hoboken, New Jersey, was recreational parkland located on the city's northern riverfront in the 19th century. The area was a popular getaway destination for New Yorkers in the 19th century, much in the tradition of the pleasure garden, offering open space for a variety of sports, public spectacles, and amusements. The lavish grounds hosted the Colonnade Hotel and tavern, and offered picnic areas, a spa known as Sybil's Cave, river walks, nature paths, fishing, a miniature railroad, rides and races, and a ferry landing, which also served as a launch for boating competitions.

Palisades Amusement Park(Opens in a new window)

Palisades Amusement Park was a 38-acre amusement park located in Bergen County, New Jersey, across the Hudson River from New York City. It was located atop the New Jersey Palisades, lying partly in Cliffside Park and partly in Fort Lee. The park operated from 1898 until 1971, remaining one of the most visited amusement parks in the country until its closure, after which a high-rise luxury apartment complex was built on its site.

Central Park Carousel(Opens in a new window)

The Central Park Carousel, officially the Michael Friedsam Memorial Carousel, is a vintage wood-carved carousel located in Central Park in Manhattan, New York City, at the southern end of the park, near East 65th Street. It is the fourth carousel on the site where it is located.

DreamWorks Water Park(Opens in a new window)

DreamWorks Water Park is an indoor water park within the American Dream shopping and entertainment complex, at the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States. Opened on October 1, 2020, the water park includes 15 water slides and 15 attractions, and covers 8.5 acre.

Places to stay in Upper West Side

Hotel Beacon(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

Hotel Belleclaire Central Park, a Small Luxury Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

The Manhattan Club(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Hilton Club The Quin New York(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

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