How to get from Lower Manhattan to Upper West Side by subway?

From Lower Manhattan to Upper West Side by subway

To get from Lower Manhattan to Upper West Side in Manhattan, take the R subway from Prince 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 $3.00.

29min$3.00
Walk to subway station
Subway - R
Subway - 1
Leaves from Prince St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Prince St
    450 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Forest Hills-71 Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    9 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

Alternative route from Lower Manhattan to Upper West Side by subway via D and 1

To get from Lower Manhattan to Upper West Side in Manhattan, take the D subway from Broadway-Lafayette St station to 59 St-Columbus Circle station. Next, take the 1 subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 34 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

34min$3.00
Walk to subway station
Subway - D
Subway - 1
Leaves from Broadway-Lafayette St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Broadway-Lafayette St
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Subway - D
    Wait for subway
    D
    Norwood-205 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    59 St-Columbus Circle
    12 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
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lower Manhattan to Upper West Side

The distance between Lower Manhattan, Manhattan and Upper West Side, Manhattan is approximately 4.91 mi, which can typically be travelled in 29 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lower Manhattan 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 Lower Manhattan

Lower Manhattan is located at Lower Manhattan, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Centre St/Broome St.

Subway stations close to Lower Manhattan:

  • Spring St
  • Canal St
  • Prince St

Bus stations close to Lower Manhattan:

  • Centre St/Broome St
  • Centre St/Grand St
  • Cleveland Pl/Spring 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:

  • 79 St
  • 96 St
  • 86 St

Bus stations close to Upper West Side:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Lower Manhattan to Upper West Side by subway via D and 1

To get from Lower Manhattan to Upper West Side in Manhattan, take the D subway from Broadway-Lafayette St station to 59 St-Columbus Circle station. Next, take the 1 subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 34 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

34min$3.00
Walk to subway station
Subway - D
Subway - 1
Leaves from Broadway-Lafayette St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Broadway-Lafayette St
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Subway - D
    Wait for subway
    D
    Norwood-205 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    59 St-Columbus Circle
    12 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
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lower Manhattan to Upper West Side?

    The fastest way takes 29 minutes, using Subway line R, Subway line 1.

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

    The alternative route takes 34 minutes, using Subway line D, Subway line 1.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 29 min.

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

    The R subway line goes from Prince St station near Lower Manhattan to Forest Hills-71 Av station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Forest Hills-71 Av station near Upper West Side in Manhattan

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

    The total travel time between Lower Manhattan and Upper West Side in Manhattan by subway is about 29 min.

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

    Get on the R subway from the Prince St station near Lower Manhattan in Manhattan.

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

    Get off the subway at the Forest Hills-71 Av station, which is closest to Upper West Side in Manhattan.

  • How much is the subway fare from Lower Manhattan to Upper West Side?

    The ride from Lower Manhattan to Upper West Side costs $3.00.

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