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How to get fromBrooklyn Heights to Washington Heightsby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Brooklyn Heights to Washington Heights by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from High St to 181 Stsubway subway A
    36 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 42 St to W 178 St/Broadwaybus bus M5
    1h 31m
    $6–11

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn Heights to Washington Heightstaxi taxi 12.9 mi
    24 min
    $50–65

  4. Drive 12.9 mi

    1. Drive from Brooklyn Heights to Washington Heightscar car 12.9 mi
    24 min
    $3–4

Brooklyn Heights to Washington Heights by subway

Calendar1086Weekly Subways
Duration36 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12.1 mi
  • Duration: 36 min

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

MTA operates a subway from High St to 181 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 6 Av/W 42 St to W 178 St/Broadway every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 7m.

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