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

By bus

Take one direct bus from Upper West Side to Upper West Side in Manhattan: take the M79-SBS bus from E 79 St/Madison Av station to W 79 St/Amsterdam Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 21 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

21min$2.90
Walk to bus station
Bus - M79-SBSM79-SBS
Walk to Upper West Side
Leaves from E 79 St/Madison Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E 79 St/Madison Av
    0.58 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - M79-SBSM79-SBS
    Wait for bus
    M79-SBS
    Select Bus W Side Riverside Dr Crosstown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W 79 St/Amsterdam Av
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to Upper West Side
    Walk to
    Upper West Side
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By subway

To get from Upper West Side to Upper West Side in Manhattan, take the 4 subway from 68 St-Hunter College 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 41 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

41min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - 4
Subway - 2
Walk to Upper West Side
Leaves from 68 St-Hunter College

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    68 St-Hunter College
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - 4
    Wait for subway
    4
    Woodlawn
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    149 St-Grand Concourse
    15 min
  • 4
    Subway - 2
    Wait for subway
    2
    Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    79 St
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to Upper West Side
    Walk to
    Upper West Side
    110 yd • 2 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 1.8 mi, which can typically be travelled in 21 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Upper West 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 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 Amsterdam Av/W 79 St.

Subway stations close to Upper West Side:

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

Bus stations close to Upper West Side:

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

Related Routes

By subway

To get from Upper West Side to Upper West Side in Manhattan, take the 4 subway from 68 St-Hunter College 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 41 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

41min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - 4
Subway - 2
Walk to Upper West Side
Leaves from 68 St-Hunter College

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    68 St-Hunter College
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - 4
    Wait for subway
    4
    Woodlawn
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    149 St-Grand Concourse
    15 min
  • 4
    Subway - 2
    Wait for subway
    2
    Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    79 St
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to Upper West Side
    Walk to
    Upper West Side
    110 yd • 2 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 21 minutes, using Bus line M79-SBS.

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

    The alternative route takes 41 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line 2.

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

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from Upper West Side to Upper West Side in Manhattan in 21 min.

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

    The M79-SBS bus line goes from E 79 St/Madison Av station near Upper West Side to Select Bus W Side Riverside Dr Crosstown 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 bus?

    The total travel time between Upper West Side and Upper West Side in Manhattan by bus is about 21 min.

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

    Get on the M79-SBS bus from the E 79 St/Madison Av stop near Upper West Side in Manhattan.

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

    Get off the bus at the Upper West Side stop, which is closest to Upper West Side in Manhattan.

  • How much is the bus 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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