What is the cheapest way to get from Newark to Washington Heights?

The cheapest way to get from Newark to Washington Heights is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 23 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Newark to Washington Heights?

The fastest way to get from Newark to Washington Heights is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $65 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Newark and Washington Heights?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Newark Penn Station station and arriving at New York. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

Is there a direct train between Newark and Washington Heights?

No, there is no direct train from Newark station to Washington Heights. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at 181 St via 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 54 min.

How far is it from Newark to Washington Heights?

The distance between Newark and Washington Heights is 54 miles. The road distance is 17.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newark to Washington Heights without a car is to bus which takes 30 min and costs $8 - $17.

How long does it take to get from Newark to Washington Heights?

The bus from Newark, Penn Station to New York takes 30 min including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Newark to Washington Heights bus from?

Newark to Washington Heights bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Where do I catch the Newark to Washington Heights train from?

Newark to Washington Heights train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Where does the Newark to Washington Heights bus arrive?

Newark to Washington Heights bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at New York station.

Where does the Newark to Washington Heights train arrive?

Newark to Washington Heights train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.

Can I drive from Newark to Washington Heights?

Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Washington Heights is 18 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Newark to Washington Heights.

How do I get a train ticket from Newark to Washington Heights?

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Newark to Washington Heights by bus (Greyhound), train, subway, taxi, car, or bus

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Bus (Greyhound)
best
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to New Yorkbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
30 min
$8–17
Drive 17.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Newark to Washington Heightscar 17.7 mi
23 min
$4–5
Train, line 1 subway
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec / ...
2. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 181 Stsubway 1
54 min
$6–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Newark to Washington Heightstaxi 17.7 mi
23 min
$65–80
Line 76 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Broad St At Prudential Dr to Hackensack Bus Terminalbus 76
2. Take the bus from Hackensack Bus Terminal to Gw Bridge Bus Terminalbus 182 / ...
1h 40m
$8–27

Newark to Washington Heights by bus (Greyhound)

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Distance: 54.2 mi
Duration: 30 min

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to New York 5 times a day. Tickets cost $8–17 and the journey takes 30 min.

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