How to get from Upper West Side to East Village by subway?

From Upper West Side to East Village by subway

To get from Upper West Side to East Village in Manhattan, take the 2 subway from 86 St station to Times Sq-42 St station. Next, take the Q subway from Times Sq-42 St station to 8 St-Nyu station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 27 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

27min$2.90
Subway - 2
Subway - Q
Walk to East Village
Leaves from 86 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Upper West Side
  • 2
    Subway - 2
    Wait for subway
    2
    Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    9 min
  • 4
    Subway - Q
    Wait for subway
    Q
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    8 St-Nyu
    7 min
  • 6
    Walk to East Village
    Walk to
    East Village
    520 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Upper West Side to East Village by subway via 1 and N

To get from Upper West Side to East Village in Manhattan, take the 1 subway from 86 St station to Times Sq-42 St station. Next, take the N subway from Times Sq-42 St station to 8 St-Nyu station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

33min$2.90
Subway - 1
Subway - N
Walk to East Village
Leaves from 86 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Upper West Side
  • 2
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    South Ferry
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    9 min
  • 4
    Subway - N
    Wait for subway
    N
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    8 St-Nyu
    7 min
  • 6
    Walk to East Village
    Walk to
    East Village
    520 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Upper West Side to East Village

The distance between Upper West Side, Manhattan and East Village, Manhattan is approximately 4.45 mi, which can typically be travelled in 27 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Upper West Side to East Village by subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Upper West Side

Upper West Side is located at Upper West Side, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Broadway/W 86 St.

Subway stations close to Upper West Side:

  • 96 St
  • 79 St
  • 86 St

Bus stations close to Upper West Side:

  • Broadway/W 86 St
  • W 86 St/Broadway
  • 86 St & Broadway

Public transit stations close to East Village, Manhattan

East Village is located at East Village, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Saint Marks Pl/3 Av.

Subway stations close to East Village:

  • 8 St-Nyu
  • 3 Av
  • Astor Pl

Bus stations close to East Village:

  • Saint Marks Pl/3 Av
  • Astor Pl/3 Av
  • Saint Marks Pl/2 Av

Related Routes

Alternative route from Upper West Side to East Village by subway via 1 and N

To get from Upper West Side to East Village in Manhattan, take the 1 subway from 86 St station to Times Sq-42 St station. Next, take the N subway from Times Sq-42 St station to 8 St-Nyu station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

33min$2.90
Subway - 1
Subway - N
Walk to East Village
Leaves from 86 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Upper West Side
  • 2
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    South Ferry
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    9 min
  • 4
    Subway - N
    Wait for subway
    N
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    8 St-Nyu
    7 min
  • 6
    Walk to East Village
    Walk to
    East Village
    520 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Upper West Side to East Village?

    The fastest way takes 27 minutes, using Bus line 2, Bus line Q.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Upper West Side to East Village?

    The alternative route takes 33 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line N.

  • Is there a direct subway between Upper West Side and East Village in Manhattan?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 27 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Upper West Side to East Village in Manhattan?

    The 2 subway line goes from Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College station near Upper West Side to Times Sq-42 St station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Times Sq-42 St station near East Village in Manhattan

  • How long does it take to travel from Upper West Side to East Village in Manhattan by subway?

    The total travel time between Upper West Side and East Village in Manhattan by subway is about 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Upper West Side to get to East Village in Manhattan?

    Get on the 2 subway from the Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College station near Upper West Side in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Upper West Side and East Village in Manhattan?

    Get off the subway at the Times Sq-42 St station, which is closest to East Village in Manhattan.

  • How much is the subway fare from Upper West Side to East Village?

    The ride from Upper West Side to East Village costs $2.90.

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