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How to get fromLower East Side to Washington Heightsby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Lower East Side to Washington Heights by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Grand St to 145 Stsubway subway B / ...
    27 min
    $3

  2. Drive  10.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lower East Side to Washington Heightscar car 10.8 mi
    19 min
    $2–3

  3. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Grand St/Clinton St to W 14 St/8 Avbus bus M14a-Sbs
    2. Take the subway from 14 St to 181 Stsubway subway A
    57 min
    $6–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lower East Side to Washington Heightstaxi taxi 10.8 mi
    19 min
    $50–65

  5. Subway via 181 St

    1. Take the subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to 181 Stsubway subway A
    37 min
    $3

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Centre St/Broome St to W 147 St/Adam C Powell Blvdbus bus M1
    1h 26m
    $3–8

Lower East Side to Washington Heights by subway

Calendar1506Weekly Subways
Duration27 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8.7 mi
  • Duration: 27 min

What companies run services between Lower East Side, NY, USA and Washington Heights, New York County, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Grand St to 145 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Centre St/Broome St to W 147 St/Adam C Powell Blvd every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 26m.

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