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Washington Heights to Upper East Side buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Washington Heights and Upper East Side takes 26 min and the fastest bus takes 19 min. There is an hourly bus service from Washington Heights to Upper East Side. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

26 min
Duration
7 mi
Distance
$7
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Washington Heights to Upper East Side bus times

Buses run hourly between Washington Heights and Upper East Side. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Washington Heights is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Upper East Side at 11:23 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 26 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    bus bus 29 min • Direct
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    bus bus 29 min • Direct
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    bus bus 23 min • Direct
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    bus bus 23 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    bus bus 20 min • Direct
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    bus bus 20 min • Direct
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    bus bus 20 min • Direct
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    bus bus 20 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    bus bus 20 min • Direct
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    bus bus 20 min • Direct
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    bus bus 20 min • Direct
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    bus bus 20 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Washington Heights to Upper East Side? 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 Upper East Side.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 6.9 mi
  • Duration: 26 min

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

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Sedgwick Av/Webb Av to 5 Av/E 87 St hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 23 min.

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