What is the cheapest way to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Washington Heights?

The cheapest way to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Washington Heights is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 12 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Washington Heights?

The fastest way to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Washington Heights is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs $30 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Times Square–42nd Street Station and Washington Heights?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 6 Av/W 42 St and arriving at Broadway/W 167 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.

Is there a direct ferry between Times Square–42nd Street 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 Times Square–42nd Street Station and Washington Heights?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 42 St-Times Square and arriving at 181 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.

How long does it take to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Washington Heights?

The line 1 subway from 42 St-Times Square to 181 St takes 28 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Times Square–42nd Street Station to Washington Heights bus from?

Times Square–42nd Street Station to Washington Heights bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 6 Av/W 42 St station.

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Times Square–42nd Street Station to Washington Heights

Q: How far is it from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Washington Heights?

The distance between Times Square–42nd Street Station and Washington Heights is 8 miles. The road distance is 7.9 miles.

Q: How do I travel from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Washington Heights without a car?

The best way to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Washington Heights without a car is to line 1 subway which takes 31 min and costs $3.

Q: Where do I catch the Times Square–42nd Street Station to Washington Heights train from?

Times Square–42nd Street Station to Washington Heights train services, operated by MTA, depart from 42 St-Times Square station.

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There are 5 ways to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Washington Heights by subway, ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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Line 1 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to 181 Stsubway 1
31 min
$3
Drive 7.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Washington Heightscar 7.9 mi
12 min
$2–3
Line 21 ferry
1. Take the ferry from Midtown / W. 39th St. to Edgewater Ferry Landingferry 21
43 min
Bus
1. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 42 St to Broadway/W 167 Stbus M5
1h
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Washington Heightstaxi 7.9 mi
12 min
$30–40

Times Square–42nd Street Station to Washington Heights by foot and subway

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Distance: 7.5 mi
Duration: 31 min

What companies run services between Times Square–42nd Street Station, NY, USA and Washington Heights, New York County, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Times Square to 181 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 28 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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