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How to get fromJersey City to Washington Heightsby train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Journal Square to World Trade Centertrain train Path
    2. Take the subway from Chambers St to 181 Stsubway subway A
    53 min
    $6

  2. Drive 13.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jersey City to Washington Heightscar car 13.3 mi
    20 min
    $3–4

  3. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Jfk Blvd At Jewett Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 119
    2. Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to 181 Stsubway subway A
    1h 12m
    $10–25

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jersey City to Washington Heightstaxi taxi 13.3 mi
    20 min
    $50–60

  5. Line 84 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Ave At Jfk Blvd to Bergenline Ave At 60Th Stbus bus 84
    2. Take the bus from 60Th St At Bergenline Ave to Gw Bridge Bus Terminalbus bus 188 / ...
    1h 52m
    $6–24

Jersey City to Washington Heights by train, foot, and subway

Calendar801Weekly Services
Duration53 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13.9 mi
  • Duration: 53 min

What companies run services between Jersey City, NJ, USA and Washington Heights, New York County, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Newark Ave At Jfk Blvd to Gw Bridge Bus Terminal via 60Th St At Bergenline Ave in around 1h 52m.

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