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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Upper West Side to Union Square is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $21 - $26.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Union Square?

There are 3740+ hotels available in Union Square.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Upper West Side to Union Square 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 86 St to 18 Stsubway 1 / ...
14 min
$3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broadway/73rd to Union Square - 17th St & Broadwaybus to Mount Snow / ...
30 min
$2–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Upper West Side to Union Squaretaxi 4.3 mi
9 min
$21–26
Walk
1. Take the foot from Upper West Side to Union Squarewalk 3.8 mi
1h 12m
Line 1 subway, subway
1. Take the subway from 86 St to 42 St-Times Squaresubway 1 / ...
2. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to 14 St-Union Sqsubway Q / ...
15 min
$3

Upper West Side to Union Square by subway

1612Weekly Subways

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 3.7 mi
Duration: 14 min

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

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

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