How to get from Upper East Side to Upper West Side by bus?

From Upper East Side to Upper West Side by bus

To get from Upper East Side to Upper West Side in Manhattan, take the M101 bus from Lexington Av/E 85 St station to Lexington Av/E 79 St station. Next, take the M79-SBS bus from E 79 St/Lexington Av station to W 79 St/Amsterdam Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 20 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus schedule from Upper East Side may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Upper West Side on the Moovit app.

20min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - M101M101
Bus - M79-SBSM79-SBS
Walk to Upper West Side
Leaves from Lexington Av/E 85 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lexington Av/E 85 St
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - M101M101
    Wait for bus
    M101
    Limited East Village 3 Av-6 St Via Lex
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lexington Av/E 79 St
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E 79 St/Lexington Av
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - M79-SBSM79-SBS
    Wait for bus
    M79-SBS
    Select Bus W Side Riverside Dr Crosstown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W 79 St/Amsterdam Av
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Upper West Side
    Walk to
    Upper West Side
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Upper East Side to Upper West Side by bus via M98 and M79-SBS

To get from Upper East Side to Upper West Side in Manhattan, take the M98 bus from Lexington Av/E 86 St station to Lexington Av/E 79 St station. Next, take the M79-SBS bus from E 79 St/Lexington Av station to W 79 St/Amsterdam Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 20 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus schedule from Upper East Side may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Upper West Side on the Moovit app.

20min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - M98M98
Bus - M79-SBSM79-SBS
Walk to Upper West Side
Leaves from Lexington Av/E 86 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lexington Av/E 86 St
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - M98M98
    Wait for bus
    M98
    Limited Midtown Lex Av-68 St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lexington Av/E 79 St
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E 79 St/Lexington Av
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - M79-SBSM79-SBS
    Wait for bus
    M79-SBS
    Select Bus W Side Riverside Dr Crosstown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W 79 St/Amsterdam Av
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Upper West Side
    Walk to
    Upper West Side
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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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 1.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 20 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Upper East Side to Upper West Side by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Upper East Side to Upper West Side

To check the bus schedule from Upper East Side to Upper West Side using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Upper East Side) and destination (Upper West Side), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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Alternative route from Upper East Side to Upper West Side by bus via M98 and M79-SBS

To get from Upper East Side to Upper West Side in Manhattan, take the M98 bus from Lexington Av/E 86 St station to Lexington Av/E 79 St station. Next, take the M79-SBS bus from E 79 St/Lexington Av station to W 79 St/Amsterdam Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 20 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus schedule from Upper East Side may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Upper West Side on the Moovit app.

20min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - M98M98
Bus - M79-SBSM79-SBS
Walk to Upper West Side
Leaves from Lexington Av/E 86 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lexington Av/E 86 St
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - M98M98
    Wait for bus
    M98
    Limited Midtown Lex Av-68 St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lexington Av/E 79 St
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E 79 St/Lexington Av
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - M79-SBSM79-SBS
    Wait for bus
    M79-SBS
    Select Bus W Side Riverside Dr Crosstown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W 79 St/Amsterdam Av
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Upper West Side
    Walk to
    Upper West Side
    140 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 20 minutes, using Bus line M101, Bus line M79-SBS.

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

    The alternative route takes 20 minutes, using Bus line M98, Bus line M79-SBS.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 20 min.

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

    The M101 bus line goes from Lexington Av/E 85 St station near Upper East Side to Limited East Village 3 Av-6 St Via Lex station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Limited East Village 3 Av-6 St Via Lex 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 bus?

    The total travel time between Upper East Side and Upper West Side in Manhattan by bus is about 20 min.

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

    Get on the M101 bus from the Lexington Av/E 85 St stop near Upper East Side in Manhattan.

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

    Get off the bus at the Limited East Village 3 Av-6 St Via Lex stop, which is closest to Upper West Side in Manhattan.

  • When is the last bus from Upper East Side to Upper West Side in Manhattan?

    The last bus from Upper East Side to Upper West Side in Manhattan is the Yorkville - West Side line. It leaves the E 86 St/Lexington Av stop at 11:26 PM.

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

    The ride from Upper East Side to Upper West Side costs $3.00.

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