What is the cheapest way to get from Times Square to Washington Heights?

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

What is the fastest way to get from Times Square to Washington Heights?

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

Is there a direct bus between Times Square 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 Times Square 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 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 Times Square to Washington Heights?

The distance between Times Square and Washington Heights is 6 miles. The road distance is 7.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Times Square 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 Times Square 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 Times Square to Washington Heights bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Times Square to Washington Heights train from?

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

Train or bus from Times Square to Washington Heights?

The best way to get from Times Square 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 Times Square to Washington Heights bus arrive?

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

Where does the Times Square to Washington Heights train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Times Square to Washington Heights?

Yes, the driving distance between Times Square to Washington Heights is 8 miles. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Times Square to Washington Heights.

Where can I stay near Washington Heights?

There are 3615+ hotels available in Washington Heights.

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There are 6 ways to get from Times Square 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 7.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Times Square to Washington Heightscar 7.8 mi
12 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 Times Square to Washington Heightstaxi 7.8 mi
12 min
$30–40
Subway
1. Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to 181 Stsubway A
21 min
$3

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Distance: 5.8 mi
Duration: 15 min

What companies run services between Times Square, 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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