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How to get fromColumbus Circle to Washington Heightsby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle to 181 Stsubway subway A
    17 min
    $3

  2. Drive  6.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbus Circle to Washington Heightscar car 6.6 mi
    9 min
    $2

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Broadway/W 61 St to Broadway/W 175 Stbus bus M5
    52 min
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Columbus Circle to Washington Heightstaxi taxi 6.6 mi
    9 min
    $28–35

Columbus Circle to Washington Heights by subway

Calendar1086Weekly Subways
Duration17 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6.4 mi
  • Duration: 17 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle to 181 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Broadway/W 61 St to Broadway/W 175 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 52 min.

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