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

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

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Nostrand Av to 181 Stsubway subway A
    45 min
    $3

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to Washington Heightstaxi taxi 16.7 mi
    32 min
    $75–95

  3. Drive 16.7 mi

    1. Drive from Brooklyn to Washington Heightscar car 16.7 mi
    32 min
    $3–5

  4. Line 2 subway, line 1 subway

    1. Take the subway from Church Av to 96 Stsubway subway 2
    2. Take the subway from 96 St to 181 Stsubway subway 1
    1h 5m
    $3

Brooklyn to Washington Heights by subway

Calendar1086Weekly Subways
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15 mi
  • Duration: 45 min

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

MTA operates a subway from Nostrand Av to 181 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 45 min.

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