What is the cheapest way to get from Union Square to Upper West Side?

The cheapest way to get from Union Square to Upper West Side is to line 1 subway which costs $3 and takes 14 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Union Square to Upper West Side?

The fastest way to get from Union Square to Upper West Side is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $21 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Union Square and Upper West Side?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Union Square - 17th St & Broadway and arriving at Broadway/73rd. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

Is there a direct train between Union Square and Upper West Side?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 18 St and arriving at 86 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

How far is it from Union Square to Upper West Side?

The distance between Union Square and Upper West Side is 4 miles.

How do I travel from Union Square to Upper West Side without a car?

The best way to get from Union Square to Upper West Side without a car is to line 1 subway which takes 14 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Union Square to Upper West Side?

The line 1 subway from 18 St to 86 St takes 14 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Union Square to Upper West Side bus from?

Union Square to Upper West Side bus services, operated by OVR Ride LLC, depart from Union Square - 17th St & Broadway station.

Where do I catch the Union Square to Upper West Side train from?

Union Square to Upper West Side train services, operated by MTA, depart from 18 St station.

Where does the Union Square to Upper West Side bus arrive?

Union Square to Upper West Side bus services, operated by OVR Ride LLC, arrive at Broadway/73rd station.

Where does the Union Square to Upper West Side train arrive?

Union Square to Upper West Side train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 86 St station.

Where can I stay near Upper West Side?

There are 3769+ hotels available in Upper West Side.

Union Square to Upper West Side - 5 ways to travel via line 1 subway, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Union Square to Upper West Side by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 1 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 18 St to 86 Stsubway 1 / ...
14 min
$3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Union Square - 17th St & Broadway to Broadway/73rdbus to Mount Snow / ...
30 min
$2–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Union Square to Upper West Sidetaxi 4.3 mi
8 min
$21–26
Walk
1. Take the foot from Union Square to Upper West Sidewalk 3.8 mi
1h 12m
Subway, line 1 subway
1. Take the subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 42 St-Times Squaresubway Q / ...
2. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to 86 Stsubway 1 / ...
17 min
$3

Union Square to Upper West Side by subway

1617Weekly Subways

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 3.7 mi
Duration: 14 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 18 St to 86 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, OVR Ride LLC operates a bus from Union Square - 17th St & Broadway to Broadway/73rd on demand, and the journey takes 30 min. MTA Bus Company also services this route every 15 minutes.

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