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Upper West Side to Washington Heights buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Upper West Side and Washington Heights takes 34 min and the fastest bus takes 21 min. The bus runs at least 4 times per hour from Upper West Side to Washington Heights. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

34 min
Duration
5 mi
Distance
$7
Average price
Every 15 minutes
Frequency

Upper West Side to Washington Heights bus times

Buses run every 15 minutes between Upper West Side and Washington Heights. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Upper West Side is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Washington Heights at 12:18 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 34 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    bus bus 25 min • Direct
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    bus bus 25 min • Direct
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    bus bus 26 min • Direct
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    bus bus 28 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    bus bus 30 min • Direct
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    bus bus 30 min • Direct
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    bus bus 30 min • Direct
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    bus bus 23 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    bus bus 23 min • Direct
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    bus bus 31 min • Direct
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    bus bus 31 min • Direct
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    bus bus 31 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    bus bus 26 min • Direct
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    bus bus 26 min • Direct
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    bus bus 26 min • Direct
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    bus bus 26 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    bus bus 26 min • Direct
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    bus bus 26 min • Direct
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    bus bus 26 min • Direct
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    bus bus 26 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    bus bus 26 min • Direct
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    bus bus 26 min • Direct
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    bus bus 26 min • Direct
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    bus bus 26 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    bus bus 26 min • Direct
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    bus bus 26 min • Direct
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    bus bus 26 min • Direct
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    bus bus 26 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Upper West Side to Washington Heights? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 4.6 mi
  • Duration: 34 min

What companies run services between Upper West Side, NY, USA and Washington Heights, New York County, NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Riverside Dr/W 89 St to Broadway/W 175 St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 39 min.

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