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How to get from Upper East Side to Upper West Side by subway?
By subway
To get from Upper East Side to Upper West Side in Manhattan, take the 4 subway from 86 St station to 149 St-Grand Concourse station. Next, take the 2 subway from 149 St-Grand Concourse station to 79 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The ride fare is $2.90.
38min$2.90
Leaves from 86 St
Step by Step
- 1
Start from subway stationUpper East Side - 2Wait for subway4Woodlawn
- 3
Ride to subway station149 St-Grand Concourse12 min - 4Wait for subway2Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College
- 5Ride to subway station79 St16 min
- 6Walk toUpper West Side110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Alternative route by subway via 6, N and 2
To get from Upper East Side to Upper West Side in Manhattan, you’ll need to take 3 subway lines: take the 6 subway from 86 St station to Lexington Av/59 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the N subway and finally take the 2 subway from Times Sq-42 St station to 79 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 36 min. The ride fare is $2.90.
36min$2.90
Leaves from 86 St
Step by Step
- 1Start from subway stationUpper East Side
- 2Wait for subway6Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall
- 3Ride to subway stationLexington Av/59 St5 min
- 4Wait for subwayNConey Island-Stillwell Av
- 5Ride to subway stationTimes Sq-42 St7 min
- 6Wait for subway2Wakefield-241 St
- 7Ride to subway station79 St8 min
- 8Walk toUpper West Side90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transit directions from Upper East Side to Upper West Side
The distance between Upper East Side, Manhattan and Upper West Side, Manhattan is approximately 7.44 mi, which can typically be travelled in 38 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Upper East Side to Upper West Side 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 East Side
Upper East Side is located at Upper East Side, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is E 86 St/Lexington Av.
Subway stations close to Upper East Side:
- 77 St
- 86 St
- 96 St
Bus stations close to Upper East Side:
- E 86 St/Lexington Av
- 3 Av/E 86 St
- 3rd Ave & 85th St
Public transit stations close to Upper West Side, Manhattan
Upper West Side is located at Upper West Side, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Broadway/W 79 St.
Subway stations close to Upper West Side:
- 79 St
- 72 St
- 86 St
Bus stations close to Upper West Side:
- Broadway/W 79 St
- Broadway/W 76 St
- Broadway/W 75 St
Related Routes
- Howard Beach–Jfk Airport to Upper West Side
- 161st Street-Yankee Stadium to Upper West Side
- Upper East Side Rehabilitation and Nursing Center to Upper West Side
- Radisson Hotel JFK Airport to Upper West Side
- Upper East Side Historic District to Upper West Side
- Hilton New York JFK Airport to Upper West Side
- Chabad Of Upper East Side to Upper West Side
- Laguardia Airport to Upper West Side
- Apple Store, Upper East Side to Upper West Side
- LaGuardia Houses to Upper West Side
- Yankee Stadium to Upper West Side
- 161 St-Yankee Stadium to Upper West Side
- Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-Jfk Airport to Upper West Side
- Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Upper West Side
- Laguardia Place to Upper West Side
- Laguardia Avenue to Upper West Side
- Brooklyn to Upper East Side
- Jersey City, Nj to Upper East Side
- Queens to Upper East Side
- White Plains, Ny to Upper East Side
Alternative route by subway via 6, N and 2
To get from Upper East Side to Upper West Side in Manhattan, you’ll need to take 3 subway lines: take the 6 subway from 86 St station to Lexington Av/59 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the N subway and finally take the 2 subway from Times Sq-42 St station to 79 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 36 min. The ride fare is $2.90.
36min$2.90
Leaves from 86 St
Step by Step
- 1Start from subway stationUpper East Side
- 2Wait for subway6Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall
- 3Ride to subway stationLexington Av/59 St5 min
- 4Wait for subwayNConey Island-Stillwell Av
- 5Ride to subway stationTimes Sq-42 St7 min
- 6Wait for subway2Wakefield-241 St
- 7Ride to subway station79 St8 min
- 8Walk toUpper West Side90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Upper East Side to Upper West Side?
The fastest way takes 38 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line 2.
What is the alternative route to get from Upper East Side to Upper West Side?
The alternative route takes 36 minutes, using Bus line 6, Bus line N, Bus line 2.
Is there a direct subway between Upper East Side and Upper West Side in Manhattan?
No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 38 min.
Which subway line goes from Upper East Side to Upper West Side in Manhattan?
The 4 subway line goes from Woodlawn station near Upper East Side to 149 St-Grand Concourse station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Upper West Side station near Upper West Side in Manhattan
How long does it take to travel from Upper East Side to Upper West Side in Manhattan by subway?
The total travel time between Upper East Side and Upper West Side in Manhattan by subway is about 38 min.
Where do I get on the subway near Upper East Side to get to Upper West Side in Manhattan?
Get on the 4 subway from the Woodlawn station near Upper East Side in Manhattan.
Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Upper East Side and Upper West Side in Manhattan?
Get off the subway at the Upper West Side station, which is closest to Upper West Side in Manhattan.
How much is the subway fare from Upper East Side to Upper West Side?
The ride from Upper East Side to Upper West Side costs $2.90.
