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How to get fromFlatbush to Washington Heightsby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Flatbush to Washington Heights by subway, bus, 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. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cortelyou Rd / E 19 St to Madison Av / E 34 Stbus bus Bm1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 34 St to W 178 St/Broadwaybus bus M5
    2h 21m
    $6–15

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Flatbush to Washington Heightstaxi taxi 15.9 mi
    30 min
    $70–90

  4. Drive  15.9 mi

    1. Drive from Flatbush to Washington Heightscar car 15.9 mi
    30 min
    $3–5

  5. Subway via W 4 St-Wash Sq

    1. Take the subway from Church Av to W 4 St-Wash Sqsubway subway B
    2. Take the subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to 181 Stsubway subway A
    54 min
    $3

  6. Subway, line 1 subway

    1. Take the subway from Parkside Av to 42 St-Times Squaresubway subway Q
    2. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to 181 Stsubway subway 1
    59 min
    $3

Flatbush 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 Flatbush, 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cortelyou Rd / E 19 St to W 178 St/Broadway via Madison Av / E 34 St and 6 Av/W 34 St in around 2h 21m.

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