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How to get fromJamaica Station to Washington Heightsby train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Jamaica Station to Washington Heights by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, line 1 subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain train Babylon Branch / ...
    2. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 181 Stsubway subway 1
    52 min
    $8–12

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd to Devoe Av/Wyatt Stbus bus Q44-Sbs
    1h 21m
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jamaica Station to Washington Heightstaxi taxi 15.3 mi
    23 min
    $60–75

  4. Drive 15.3 mi

    1. Drive from Jamaica Station to Washington Heightscar car 15.3 mi
    23 min
    $3–4

  5. Bus via Wadsworth Av/W 181 St

    1. Take the bus from Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd to Devoe Av/Wyatt Stbus bus Q44-Sbs
    2. Take the bus from East Tremont Av/Devoe Av to Wadsworth Av/W 181 Stbus bus Bx36
    2h 6m
    $3–7

Jamaica Station to Washington Heights by train and subway

Calendar1475Weekly Services
Duration52 minAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 19 mi
  • Duration: 52 min

What companies run services between Jamaica Station, NY, USA and Washington Heights, New York County, NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd to Devoe Av/Wyatt St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 17m.

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