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

From Bushwick to Upper West Side by subway

To get from Bushwick to Upper West Side in Manhattan, you’ll need to take 3 subway lines: take the J subway from Gates Av station to Fulton St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 2 subway and finally take the 1 subway from 72 St station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

57min$3.00
Walk to subway station
Subway - J
Subway - 2
Subway - 1
Leaves from Gates Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Gates Av
    670 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Subway - J
    Wait for subway
    J
    Broad St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Fulton St
    22 min
  • 4
    Subway - 2
    Wait for subway
    2
    Wakefield-241 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    72 St
    16 min
  • 6
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    137 St-City College
  • 7
    Ride to subway station 86 St
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Bushwick to Upper West Side by subway via J, N and 1

To get from Bushwick to Upper West Side in Manhattan, you’ll need to take 3 subway lines: take the J subway from Gates Av station to Canal St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the N subway and finally take the 1 subway from Times Sq-42 St station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

57min$3.00
Walk to subway station
Subway - J
Subway - N
Subway - 1
Leaves from Gates Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Gates Av
    670 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Subway - J
    Wait for subway
    J
    Broad St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Canal St
    19 min
  • 4
    Subway - N
    Wait for subway
    N
    Astoria-Ditmars Blvd
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    11 min
  • 6
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    137 St-City College
  • 7
    Ride to subway station 86 St
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Bushwick to Upper West Side

The distance between Bushwick, Manhattan and Upper West Side, Manhattan is approximately 11.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 57 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bushwick 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 Bushwick

Bushwick is located at Linden Street, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Myrtle Av/Knickerbocker Av.

Subway stations close to Bushwick:

  • Knickerbocker Av [M]
  • Myrtle - Wyckoff Avs [L,M]

Bus stations close to Bushwick:

  • Myrtle Av/Knickerbocker Av
  • Halsey St/Evergreen Av

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 86 St.

Subway stations close to Upper West Side:

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

Bus stations close to Upper West Side:

  • Broadway/W 86 St
  • Amsterdam Av/W 83 St
  • 86 St & Broadway

Alternative route from Bushwick to Upper West Side by subway via J, N and 1

To get from Bushwick to Upper West Side in Manhattan, you’ll need to take 3 subway lines: take the J subway from Gates Av station to Canal St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the N subway and finally take the 1 subway from Times Sq-42 St station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

57min$3.00
Walk to subway station
Subway - J
Subway - N
Subway - 1
Leaves from Gates Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Gates Av
    670 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Subway - J
    Wait for subway
    J
    Broad St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Canal St
    19 min
  • 4
    Subway - N
    Wait for subway
    N
    Astoria-Ditmars Blvd
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    11 min
  • 6
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    137 St-City College
  • 7
    Ride to subway station 86 St
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 57 minutes, using Subway line J, Subway line 2, Subway line 1.

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

    The alternative route takes 57 minutes, using Subway line J, Subway line N, Subway line 1.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 57 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Bushwick to Upper West Side?

    The J subway line goes from Gates Av station near Bushwick in Brooklyn to Broad St station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Broad St station near Upper West Side in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Bushwick to Upper West Side by subway?

    The total travel time between Bushwick in Brooklyn and Upper West Side in Manhattan by subway is about 57 min.

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

    Get on the J subway from the Gates Av station near Bushwick in Brooklyn.

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

    Get off the subway at the Broad St station, which is closest to Upper West Side in Manhattan.

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

    The ride from Bushwick to Upper West Side costs $3.00.