Penn Station to Upper West Side by subway
Quick answer: Take an uptown 2 or 3 train from 34 St-Penn Station to 72 St. The trip takes about 13 minutes door to door on a weekday. The 2 or 3 train comes about every 4 minutes during the day. It runs all night.
Penn Station to Upper West Side
- 2 / 3
- 2 / 3 2 or 3 trainFrom 34 St-Penn Station, uptown2 stops, about 6 min
- Get off at 72 St
- Upper West SideWalk about 2 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Take an uptown 2 or 3 train from 34 St-Penn Station to 72 St. It's 2 stops, about 6 minutes.
- From 72 St, walk about 2 minutes to Upper West Side.
Times and frequency
From the MTA's fall 2026 schedule. Typical trip is the door to door time in the middle of the day.
| Day | First trip | Last trip | Typical trip | 2 or 3 train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Runs all night | 13 min | About every 4 minutes | |
| Saturday | Runs all night | 12 min | About every 4 minutes | |
| Sunday | Runs all night | 12 min | About every 4 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 16 minutes, and the 2 or 3 train comes about every 10 minutes.
Tips for this trip
- Take the first train that comes. The 2 and 3 trains all stop at both 34 St-Penn Station and 72 St.
- UWS = Upper West Side. (source, checked 2026-11-04)
- Newark Penn Station is a different station, in Newark, New Jersey. (source, checked 2026-11-04)
- Moynihan Train Hall, across the street, serves LIRR and Amtrak riders too. (source, checked 2026-11-04)
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: 34 St-Penn Station (2 platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 72 St (2 platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations. Elevators can be out of service, so check elevator status on mta.info before you go.
What it costs
- Subway and local bus: $3 per ride with OMNY (tap a contactless card or phone) or a MetroCard. One transfer within 2 hours to the subway or a local bus is included.
Fares as of November 2026. Check the official fares page before you ride.
Penn Station to Upper West Side: common questions
How do I get from Penn Station to Upper West Side by public transit?
Take an uptown 2 or 3 train from 34 St-Penn Station to 72 St.
How long does it take?
About 13 minutes door to door on a weekday. On weekends it's about 12 minutes.
Do I have to change?
No. The 2 or 3 train goes all the way.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 16 minutes, and the 2 or 3 train comes about every 10 minutes.
How much does it cost?
Subway and local bus: $3 per ride with OMNY (tap a contactless card or phone) or a MetroCard. One transfer within 2 hours to the subway or a local bus is included.
Related routes
- Penn Station to Rockefeller Center
- Penn Station to 9/11 Memorial & Museum
- Penn Station to Statue of Liberty ferry at Battery Park
- JFK Airport to Upper West Side
- LaGuardia Airport to Upper West Side
- Grand Central Terminal to Upper West Side
- All New York routes
Sources
Cobblehop is independent. It is not affiliated with the MTA or any transit agency. Schedules on this page come from the MTA's public GTFS data; check these pages for the latest service:
- MTA: developer data (the GTFS schedules used on this page)
- MTA: subway and bus fares
- MTA subway stations, with accessibility (data.ny.gov)
- Upper West Side: visitor information
- Penn Station: visitor information
- Penn Station: visitor information
Transit data: Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Cobblehop is not affiliated with or endorsed by the MTA.
Published November 7, 2026. Times were computed from the MTA fall 2026 schedules for 2026-11-18 (weekday), 2026-11-21 and 2026-11-22. Planned work and holidays change service, so check Cobblehop for live times before you go.
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