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

From West Village to Upper West Side by subway

Take one direct subway from West Village to Upper West Side in Manhattan: take the 1 subway from Christopher St-Stonewall station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 26 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

26min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - 1
Leaves from Christopher St-Stonewall

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Christopher St-Stonewall
    620 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station 86 St
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From West Village to Upper West Side by bus and subway

To get from West Village to Upper West Side in Manhattan, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the M8 bus from W 10 St/Washington St station to W 8 St/Av Of the Americas station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the B subway and finally take the M86-SBS bus from W 86 St/Central Pk West station to W 86 St/Broadway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

40min$5.80
Bus - M8M8
Subway - B
Bus - M86-SBSM86-SBS
Walk to Upper West Side
Leaves from W 10 St/Washington St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    West Village
  • 2
    Bus - M8M8
    Wait for bus
    M8
    Avenue D Crosstown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W 8 St/Av Of the Americas
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    W 4 St-Wash Sq
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - B
    Wait for subway
    B
    Bedford Park Blvd
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W 86 St/Central Pk West
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - M86-SBSM86-SBS
    Wait for bus
    M86-SBS
    Select Bus Westside West End Av Crosstwn
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W 86 St/Broadway
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Upper West Side
    Walk to
    Upper West Side
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from West Village to Upper West Side

The distance between West Village, Manhattan and Upper West Side, Manhattan is approximately 4.5 mi, which can typically be travelled in 26 min. Moovit will show you the directions from West Village 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 West Village

West Village is located at West Village, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is W 10 St/Greenwich St.

Subway stations close to West Village:

  • Christopher St - Sheridan Sq [1,2]
  • W 4 St [A,B,C,D,E,F,M]
  • Houston St [1,2]

Train stations close to West Village:

  • Christopher Street

Bus stations close to West Village:

  • W 10 St/Greenwich St
  • West St/Christopher St
  • Christopher St/Washington 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 89 St.

Subway stations close to Upper West Side:

  • 79 St
  • 96 St
  • 86 St

Bus stations close to Upper West Side:

  • Amsterdam Av/W 89 St
  • Amsterdam Av/W 83 St
  • Amsterdam Av/W 86 St

Related Routes

From West Village to Upper West Side by bus and subway

To get from West Village to Upper West Side in Manhattan, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the M8 bus from W 10 St/Washington St station to W 8 St/Av Of the Americas station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the B subway and finally take the M86-SBS bus from W 86 St/Central Pk West station to W 86 St/Broadway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

40min$5.80
Bus - M8M8
Subway - B
Bus - M86-SBSM86-SBS
Walk to Upper West Side
Leaves from W 10 St/Washington St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    West Village
  • 2
    Bus - M8M8
    Wait for bus
    M8
    Avenue D Crosstown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W 8 St/Av Of the Americas
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    W 4 St-Wash Sq
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - B
    Wait for subway
    B
    Bedford Park Blvd
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W 86 St/Central Pk West
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - M86-SBSM86-SBS
    Wait for bus
    M86-SBS
    Select Bus Westside West End Av Crosstwn
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W 86 St/Broadway
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Upper West Side
    Walk to
    Upper West Side
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 26 minutes, using Bus line 1.

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

    The alternative route takes 40 minutes, using Bus line M8, Bus line B, Bus line M86-SBS.

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

    Yes, there is a direct subway going from West Village to Upper West Side in Manhattan in 26 min.

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

    The 1 subway line goes from Christopher St-Stonewall station near West Village to Van Cortlandt Park-242 St station near Upper West Side in Manhattan.

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

    The total travel time between West Village and Upper West Side in Manhattan by subway is about 26 min.

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

    Get on the 1 subway from the Christopher St-Stonewall station near West Village in Manhattan.

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

    Get off the subway at the Van Cortlandt Park-242 St station, which is closest to Upper West Side in Manhattan.

  • When is the first subway from West Village to Upper West Side in Manhattan?

    The first subway from West Village to Upper West Side in Manhattan is Broadway - 7 Avenue Local. It leaves the Christopher St-Stonewall station at 8:18 PM.

  • When is the first bus from West Village to Upper West Side in Manhattan?

    The first bus from West Village to Upper West Side in Manhattan is Riverbank Park & Harlem - West Village. It leaves the Bethune St/Greenwich St stop at 8:10 PM.

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

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

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