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

By subway

To get from Upper West Side to Upper West Side in Manhattan, take the A subway from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport station to 59 St-Columbus Circle station. Next, take the 2 subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle station to 79 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

75min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - A
Subway - 2
Walk to Upper West Side
Leaves from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Howard Beach-Jfk Airport
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Inwood-207 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    59 St-Columbus Circle
    57 min
  • 4
    Subway - 2
    Wait for subway
    2
    Wakefield-241 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    79 St
    4 min
  • 6
    Walk to Upper West Side
    Walk to
    Upper West Side
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by subway via A

Take one direct subway from Upper West Side to Upper West Side in Manhattan: take the A subway from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport station to 81 St-Museum Of Natural History station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

76min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - A
Walk to Upper West Side
Leaves from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Howard Beach-Jfk Airport
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Inwood-207 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    81 St-Museum Of Natural History
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to Upper West Side
    Walk to
    Upper West Side
    770 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Upper West Side to Upper West Side

The distance between Upper West Side, Manhattan and Upper West Side, Manhattan is approximately 17.47 mi, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Upper West 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 West Side

Upper West Side is located at Upper West Side, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is 79 St.

Subway stations close to Upper West Side:

  • 79 St
  • 72 St
  • 86 St

Bus stations close to Upper West Side:

  • W 79 St/Broadway
  • Broadway/W 79 St
  • Amsterdam Av/W 79 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 82 St.

Subway stations close to Upper West Side:

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

Bus stations close to Upper West Side:

  • Broadway/W 82 St
  • Broadway/W 79 St
  • Broadway/W 77 St

Related Routes

Alternative route by subway via A

Take one direct subway from Upper West Side to Upper West Side in Manhattan: take the A subway from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport station to 81 St-Museum Of Natural History station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

76min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - A
Walk to Upper West Side
Leaves from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Howard Beach-Jfk Airport
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Inwood-207 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    81 St-Museum Of Natural History
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to Upper West Side
    Walk to
    Upper West Side
    770 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Bus line A, Bus line 2.

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

    The alternative route takes 76 minutes, using Bus line A.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 15 min.

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

    The A subway line goes from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport station near Upper West Side to Inwood-207 St 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 West Side to Upper West Side in Manhattan by subway?

    The total travel time between Upper West Side and Upper West Side in Manhattan by subway is about 1 hr 15 min.

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

    Get on the A subway from the Howard Beach-Jfk Airport station near Upper West Side in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Upper West 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 West Side to Upper West Side?

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

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