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How to get fromGrand Central Terminal to Washington Heightsby train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Washington Heights by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Yankees-E 153 Sttrain train Hudson
    15 min
    $5–10

  2. Drive 8.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Washington Heightscar car 8.2 mi
    12 min
    $2–3

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 45 St to Sedgwick Av/Webb Avbus bus BxM3
    43 min
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to Washington Heightstaxi taxi 8.2 mi
    12 min
    $30–40

  5. Line 4 subway

    1. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to 161 St-Yankee Stadiumsubway subway 4
    20 min
    $3

  6. Bus via W 168 St/Audubon Av

    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 46 St to W 168 St/Audubon Avbus bus M2
    55 min
    $3–8

  7. Bus via W 168 St/Audubon Av #2

    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 43 St to W 168 St/Audubon Avbus bus M2
    1h 10m
    $3–8

Grand Central Terminal to Washington Heights by foot and train

Calendar239Weekly Services
Duration15 minAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.8 mi
  • Duration: 15 min

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Washington Heights, New York County, NY, USA?

Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Yankees-E 153 St hourly. Tickets cost $5–10 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 45 St to Sedgwick Av/Webb Av hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 39 min.

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