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 D subway from 161 St-Yankee Stadium 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 29 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

29min$2.90
Subway - D
Subway - 2
Walk to Upper West Side
Leaves from 161 St-Yankee Stadium

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Upper West Side
  • 2
    Subway - D
    Wait for subway
    D
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    59 St-Columbus Circle
    15 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 4 and 2

To get from Upper West Side to Upper West Side in Manhattan, take the 4 subway from 161 St-Yankee Stadium 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 33 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

33min$2.90
Subway - 4
Subway - 2
Walk to Upper West Side
Leaves from 161 St-Yankee Stadium

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Upper West Side
  • 2
    Subway - 4
    Wait for subway
    4
    New Lots Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    149 St-Grand Concourse
    3 min
  • 4
    Subway - 2
    Wait for subway
    2
    Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    79 St
    16 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 6.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 29 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 W 79 St/Riverside Dr.

Subway stations close to Upper West Side:

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

Bus stations close to Upper West Side:

  • W 79 St/Riverside Dr
  • Broadway/W 75 St
  • Broadway/W 82 St

Related Routes

Alternative route by subway via 4 and 2

To get from Upper West Side to Upper West Side in Manhattan, take the 4 subway from 161 St-Yankee Stadium 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 33 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

33min$2.90
Subway - 4
Subway - 2
Walk to Upper West Side
Leaves from 161 St-Yankee Stadium

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Upper West Side
  • 2
    Subway - 4
    Wait for subway
    4
    New Lots Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    149 St-Grand Concourse
    3 min
  • 4
    Subway - 2
    Wait for subway
    2
    Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    79 St
    16 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 29 minutes, using Bus line D, Bus line 2.

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

    The alternative route takes 33 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line 2.

  • 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 29 min.

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

    The D subway line goes from Coney Island-Stillwell Av station near Upper West Side to 59 St-Columbus Circle 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 29 min.

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

    Get on the D subway from the Coney Island-Stillwell Av 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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