What is the cheapest way to get from New York Penn Station to Washington Heights?

The cheapest way to get from New York Penn Station to Washington Heights is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 14 min.

What is the fastest way to get from New York Penn Station to Washington Heights?

The fastest way to get from New York Penn Station to Washington Heights is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between New York Penn Station and Washington Heights?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 6 Av/W 34 St and arriving at Broadway/W 173 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 9m.

Is there a direct ferry between New York Penn Station and Washington Heights?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Midtown / W. 39th St. and arriving at Edgewater Ferry Landing. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

Is there a direct train between New York Penn Station and Washington Heights?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 34 St-Penn Station station and arriving at 181 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.

How far is it from New York Penn Station to Washington Heights?

The distance between New York Penn Station and Washington Heights is 8 miles. The road distance is 8.4 miles.

How long does it take to get from New York Penn Station to Washington Heights?

The subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 181 St takes 22 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the New York Penn Station to Washington Heights bus from?

New York Penn Station to Washington Heights bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 6 Av/W 34 St station.

Where do I catch the New York Penn Station to Washington Heights train from?

New York Penn Station to Washington Heights train services, operated by MTA, depart from 34 St-Penn Station.

Where does the New York Penn Station to Washington Heights bus arrive?

New York Penn Station to Washington Heights bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Broadway/W 173 St station.

Where does the New York Penn Station to Washington Heights train arrive?

New York Penn Station to Washington Heights train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 181 St station.

Can I drive from New York Penn Station to Washington Heights?

Yes, the driving distance between New York Penn Station to Washington Heights is 8 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from New York Penn Station to Washington Heights.

Where can I stay near Washington Heights?

There are 3372+ hotels available in Washington Heights.

New York Penn Station to Washington Heights - 7 ways to travel via subway

Q: How do I travel from New York Penn Station to Washington Heights without a car?

The best way to get from New York Penn Station to Washington Heights without a car is to subway which takes 27 min and costs $3.

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There are 7 ways to get from New York Penn Station to Washington Heights by subway, ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 181 Stsubway A
27 min
$3
Drive 8.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from New York Penn Station to Washington Heightscar 8.4 mi
14 min
$2–3
Line 21 ferry
1. Take the ferry from Midtown / W. 39th St. to Edgewater Ferry Landingferry 21
45 min
Bus
1. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 34 St to Broadway/W 173 Stbus M5
1h 17m
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from New York Penn Station to Washington Heightstaxi 8.4 mi
14 min
$30–45
Line 1 subway
1. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 181 Stsubway 1
30 min
$3
Bus via W 178 St/Broadway
1. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 31 St to W 178 St/Broadwaybus M5
1h 20m
$3–8

New York Penn Station to Washington Heights by foot and subway

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Distance: 7.9 mi
Duration: 27 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 181 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 22 min. Alternatively, NY Waterway operates a ferry from Midtown / W. 39th St. to Edgewater Ferry Landing every 4 hours, and the journey takes 20 min.

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