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How to get to Upper West Side in Manhattan by Subway, Bus or Train?

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Directions to Upper West Side (Manhattan) with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Upper West Side

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How to get to Upper West Side by Bus?

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How to get to Upper West Side by Train?

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How to get to Upper West Side by Subway?

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Bus stations near Upper West Side in Manhattan

  • W 79 St/Broadway,2 min walk,
  • Broadway/W 79 St,2 min walk,
  • Amsterdam Av/W 79 St,2 min walk,

Subway stations near Upper West Side in Manhattan

  • 72 St,9 min walk,
  • 86 St,9 min walk,

Bus lines to Upper West Side in Manhattan

  • M79-SBS,Select Bus Yrkvlle East End Av Crosstown,
  • HAMPTON JITNEY MONTAUK,Manhattan,
  • M104,41 St Via Broadway/7 Av,
  • M7,Harlem 147 St Via 6 Av Via Amsterdam,
  • M11,Riverbank 145 St Via 10 Av,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Upper West Side?

    The closest stations to Upper West Side are:

    • W 79 St/Broadway is 118 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Broadway/W 79 St is 129 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Amsterdam Av/W 79 St is 130 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • 72 St is 662 yards away, 9 min walk.
    • 86 St is 726 yards away, 9 min walk.
  • Which Bus lines stop near Upper West Side?

    These Bus lines stop near Upper West Side: , , , ,

  • Which Train lines stop near Upper West Side?

    These Train lines stop near Upper West Side: ,

  • Which Subway lines stop near Upper West Side?

    These Subway lines stop near Upper West Side: , ,

  • What’s the nearest subway station to Upper West Side in Manhattan?

    The nearest subway stations to Upper West Side in Manhattan are 72 St and 86 St. The closest one is a 9 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Upper West Side in Manhattan?

    The nearest bus stops to Upper West Side in Manhattan are W 79 St/Broadway, Broadway/W 79 St and Amsterdam Av/W 79 St. The closest one is a 2 min walk away.

  • What time is the first Subway to Upper West Side in Manhattan?

    The 1 is the first Subway that goes to Upper West Side in Manhattan. It stops nearby at 3:00 AM.

  • What time is the last Subway to Upper West Side in Manhattan?

    The A is the last Subway that goes to Upper West Side in Manhattan. It stops nearby at 4:00 AM.

  • What time is the first Bus to Upper West Side in Manhattan?

    The M79-SBS is the first Bus that goes to Upper West Side in Manhattan. It stops nearby at 3:00 AM.

  • What time is the last Bus to Upper West Side in Manhattan?

    The M79-SBS is the last Bus that goes to Upper West Side in Manhattan. It stops nearby at 3:01 AM.

  • How much is the Bus fare to Upper West Side?

    The Bus fare to Upper West Side costs about $2.90.

  • How much is the Subway fare to Upper West Side?

    The Subway fare to Upper West Side costs about $2.90.

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Upper West Side, Manhattan
Upper West Side, ManhattanThe Upper West Side (UWS) is a neighborhood in the borough of Manhattan in New York City. It is bounded by Central Park on the east, the Hudson River on the west, West 59th Street to the south, and West 110th Street to the north. The Upper West Side is adjacent to the neighborhoods of Hell's Kitchen to the south, Columbus Circle to the southeast, and Morningside Heights to the north.Like the Upper East Side opposite Central Park, the Upper West Side is an affluent, primarily residential area with many of its residents working in commercial areas of Midtown and Lower Manhattan. Similarly to the Museum Mile district on the Upper East Side, the Upper West Side is considered one of Manhattan's cultural and intellectual hubs, with Columbia University and Barnard College located just to the north of the neighborhood, the American Museum of Natural History located near its center, and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School located at the south end. The Upper West Side is part of Manhattan Community District 7, and its primary ZIP Codes are 10023, 10024, 10025, and 10069. It is patrolled by the 20th and 24th Precincts of the New York City Police Department.
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