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

The cheapest way to get from New York to Washington Heights is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 17 min.

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

The fastest way to get from New York to Washington Heights is to train which takes 15 min and costs $5 - $10.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Rt-67. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grand Central Terminal and arriving at Yankees-E 153 St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

How far is it from New York to Washington Heights?

The distance between New York and Washington Heights is 6 miles. The road distance is 10.1 miles.

How do I travel from New York to Washington Heights without a car?

The best way to get from New York to Washington Heights without a car is to train which takes 15 min and costs $5 - $10.

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

The train from Grand Central Terminal to Yankees-E 153 St takes 15 min including transfers and departs hourly.

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

New York to Washington Heights bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

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

New York to Washington Heights train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Grand Central Terminal station.

Train or bus from New York to Washington Heights?

The best way to get from New York to Washington Heights is to train which takes 15 min and costs $5 - $10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $24 and takes 39 min.

Where does the New York to Washington Heights bus arrive?

New York to Washington Heights bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Rt-67 station.

Where does the New York to Washington Heights train arrive?

New York to Washington Heights train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Yankees-E 153 St station.

Can I drive from New York to Washington Heights?

Yes, the driving distance between New York to Washington Heights is 10 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from New York to Washington Heights.

How do I get a bus ticket from New York to Washington Heights?

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There are 6 ways to get from New York to Washington Heights by train, ferry, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Yankees-E 153 Sttrain Hudson
15 min
$5–10
Drive 10.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from New York to Washington Heightscar 10.1 mi
17 min
$2–3
Line 21 ferry
1. Take the ferry from Midtown / W. 39th St. to Edgewater Ferry Landingferry 21
20 min
Bus
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rt-67bus 156 / ...
39 min
$3–24
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from New York to Washington Heightstaxi 10.1 mi
17 min
$40–50
Subway
1. Take the subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to 181 Stsubway A
27 min
$3

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Distance: 5.8 mi
Duration: 15 min

What companies run services between New York, 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, 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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