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How to get fromFinancial District to Washington Heightsby subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Financial District to Washington Heights by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Fulton St to 181 Stsubway subway A
    33 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from W 31 St/6 Av to W 178 St/Broadwaybus bus M5
    1h 15m
    $3–8

  3. Ferry, line 21 ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Battery Park City/Vesey St. to Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79ferry ferry Sg
    2. Take the ferry from Midtown / W. 39th St. to Edgewater Ferry Landingferry ferry 21
    1h 32m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Financial District to Washington Heightstaxi taxi 11.4 mi
    20 min
    $45–60

  5. Drive 11.4 mi

    1. Drive from Financial District to Washington Heightscar car 11.4 mi
    20 min
    $3

Financial District to Washington Heights by subway

Calendar1086Weekly Subways
Duration33 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11 mi
  • Duration: 33 min

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

MTA operates a subway from Fulton St to 181 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 33 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from W 31 St/6 Av to W 178 St/Broadway every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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