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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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Nostrand Av to 181 Stsubway A
45 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to Washington Heightstaxi 16.7 mi
32 min
$75–95
Drive 16.7 mi
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Washington Heightscar 16.7 mi
32 min
$3–5
Line 2 subway, line 1 subway
1. Take the subway from Church Av to 96 Stsubway 2
2. Take the subway from 96 St to 181 Stsubway 1
1h 5m
$3

Brooklyn to Washington Heights by subway

1086Weekly Subways

45 minAverage Duration

$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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Washington Heights(opens in a new window), United States(opens in a new window)

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Things to do in Washington Heights

Palisades Amusement Park(Opens in a new window)

Palisades Amusement Park was a 38-acre amusement park located in Bergen County, New Jersey, across the Hudson River from New York City. It was located atop the New Jersey Palisades, lying partly in Cliffside Park and partly in Fort Lee. The park operated from 1898 until 1971, remaining one of the most visited amusement parks in the country until its closure, after which a high-rise luxury apartment complex was built on its site.

Elysian Fields(Opens in a new window)

The Elysian Fields in Hoboken, New Jersey, was recreational parkland located on the city's northern riverfront in the 19th century. The area was a popular getaway destination for New Yorkers in the 19th century, much in the tradition of the pleasure garden, offering open space for a variety of sports, public spectacles, and amusements. The lavish grounds hosted the Colonnade Hotel and tavern, and offered picnic areas, a spa known as Sybil's Cave, river walks, nature paths, fishing, a miniature railroad, rides and races, and a ferry landing, which also served as a launch for boating competitions.

Tibbetts Brook Park(Opens in a new window)

Tibbetts Brook Park is a 161 acre park located in the Lincoln Park section of Yonkers in Westchester County, New York. Opened in 1927, it was one of the first developed parks in Westchester County and is accessible only to County residents, with activities that include swimming, hiking, sports, nature watching and fishing.

DreamWorks Water Park(Opens in a new window)

DreamWorks Water Park is an indoor water park within the American Dream shopping and entertainment complex, at the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States. Opened on October 1, 2020, the water park includes 15 water slides and 15 attractions, and covers 8.5 acre.

Places to stay in Washington Heights

Edge Hotel Washington Heights(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

Hyatt Place Fort Lee/George Washington Bridge(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

DoubleTree by Hilton Fort Lee/George Washington Bridge(Opens in a new window)

7.7Good

Opera House Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

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