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Washington Heights to Midtown Manhattan buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Washington Heights and Midtown Manhattan takes 44 min and the fastest bus takes 26 min. The bus runs at least 8 times per hour from Washington Heights to Midtown Manhattan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

44 min
Duration
9 mi
Distance
$4
Average price
Every 10 minutes
Frequency

Washington Heights to Midtown Manhattan bus times

Buses run every 10 minutes between Washington Heights and Midtown Manhattan. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington Heights is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Midtown Manhattan at 12:25 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 44 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 1m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 7m • Direct
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    bus bus 37 min • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 7m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    bus bus 50 min • Direct
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    bus bus 31 min • Direct
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    bus bus 54 min • Direct
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    bus bus 48 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    bus bus 48 min • Direct
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    bus bus 50 min • Direct
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    bus bus 35 min • Direct
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    bus bus 32 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    bus bus 26 min • Direct
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    bus bus 42 min • Direct
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    bus bus 26 min • Direct
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    bus bus 50 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 26 min • Direct
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    bus bus 42 min • Direct
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    bus bus 26 min • Direct
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    bus bus 50 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 26 min • Direct
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    bus bus 42 min • Direct
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    bus bus 26 min • Direct
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    bus bus 50 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 26 min • Direct
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    bus bus 42 min • Direct
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    bus bus 26 min • Direct
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    bus bus 50 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Washington Heights to Midtown Manhattan? 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.

Map of how to get from Washington Heights to Midtown Manhattan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 8.5 mi
  • Duration: 44 min

What companies run services between Washington Heights, New York County, NY, USA and Midtown Manhattan, NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Sedgwick Av/Webb Av to 5th Avenue & East 55th Street hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 31 min. NJ Transit also services this route every 10 minutes.

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