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

From Upper East Side to Upper West Side by bus

Take one direct bus from Upper East Side to Upper West Side in Manhattan: take the M86-SBS bus from E 86 St/2 Av station to W 86 St/Broadway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 16 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

16min$2.90
Bus - M86-SBSM86-SBS
Walk to Upper West Side
Leaves from E 86 St/2 Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Upper East Side
  • 2
    Bus - M86-SBSM86-SBS
    Wait for bus
    M86-SBS
    Select Bus Westside West End Av Crosstwn
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W 86 St/Broadway
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to Upper West Side
    Walk to
    Upper West Side
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Upper East Side to Upper West Side by subway

To get from Upper East Side to Upper West Side in Manhattan, take the Q subway from 86 St station to Times Sq-42 St station. Next, take the 1 subway from Times Sq-42 St station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 29 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

29min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - Q
Subway - 1
Leaves from 86 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    86 St
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - Q
    Wait for subway
    Q
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    11 min
  • 4
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    137 St-City College
  • 5
    Ride to subway station 86 St
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    10 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 1.53 mi, which can typically be travelled in 16 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.

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 2 Av/E 86 St.

Subway stations close to Upper East Side:

  • 96 St
  • 86 St

Bus stations close to Upper East Side:

  • 2 Av/E 86 St
  • 2 Av/E 87 St
  • E 86 St/2 Av

Ferry stations close to Upper East Side:

  • East 90th 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 W 87 St/West End Av.

Subway stations close to Upper West Side:

  • 96 St
  • 86 St
  • 81 St-Museum Of Natural History

Bus stations close to Upper West Side:

  • W 87 St/West End Av
  • Broadway/W 84 St
  • W 86 St/West End Av

Related Routes

From Upper East Side to Upper West Side by subway

To get from Upper East Side to Upper West Side in Manhattan, take the Q subway from 86 St station to Times Sq-42 St station. Next, take the 1 subway from Times Sq-42 St station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 29 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

29min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - Q
Subway - 1
Leaves from 86 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    86 St
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - Q
    Wait for subway
    Q
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    11 min
  • 4
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    137 St-City College
  • 5
    Ride to subway station 86 St
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    10 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 16 minutes, using Bus line M86-SBS.

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

    The alternative route takes 29 minutes, using Bus line Q, Bus line 1.

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

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from Upper East Side to Upper West Side in Manhattan in 16 min.

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

    The M86-SBS bus line goes from Select Bus Westside West End Av Crosstwn station near Upper East Side to W 86 St/Broadway 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 16 min.

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

    Get on the M86-SBS bus from the Select Bus Westside West End Av Crosstwn 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 W 86 St/Broadway 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/2 Av stop at 7:35 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 $2.90.

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