There are 5 ways to get from United Nations Headquarters to Washington Heights by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Line 4 subway
best- Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to 161 St-Yankee Stadiumsubway 4
28 min$3Drive 8.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from United Nations Headquarters to Washington Heightscar 8.2 mi
13 min$2–3Bus
- Take the bus from 3 Av/E 45 St to Amsterdam Av/W 179 Stbus M101
1h 11m$3–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from United Nations Headquarters to Washington Heightstaxi 8.2 mi
13 min$30–40Bus via 3 Av/E 50 St
- Take the bus from 3 Av/E 50 St to Amsterdam Av/W 176 Stbus M101
1h 36m$3–8
United Nations Headquarters to Washington Heights by foot and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from United Nations Headquarters to Washington Heights is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 13 min.
The fastest way to get from United Nations Headquarters to Washington Heights is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $30 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 3 Av/E 45 St and arriving at Amsterdam Av/W 179 St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grand Central-42 St and arriving at 161 St-Yankee Stadium. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.
The distance between United Nations Headquarters and Washington Heights is 7 miles. The road distance is 8.2 miles.
The best way to get from United Nations Headquarters to Washington Heights without a car is to line 4 subway which takes 28 min and costs $3.
The line 4 subway from Grand Central-42 St to 161 St-Yankee Stadium takes 19 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
United Nations Headquarters to Washington Heights bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 3 Av/E 45 St station.
United Nations Headquarters to Washington Heights train services, operated by MTA, depart from Grand Central-42 St station.
United Nations Headquarters to Washington Heights bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Amsterdam Av/W 179 St station.
What companies run services between United Nations Headquarters, NY, USA and Washington Heights, New York County, NY, USA?
MTA operates a subway from Grand Central-42 St to 161 St-Yankee Stadium every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 3 Av/E 45 St to Amsterdam Av/W 179 St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 5m.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from Grand Central-42 St to 161 St-Yankee Stadium
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from 3 Av/E 45 St to Amsterdam Av/W 179 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from 3 Av/E 50 St to Amsterdam Av/W 176 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Estimated price
- $30–40
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
Bay Express
- Phone
- +1 718-232-3434
Chico Express
- Phone
- +1 718-256-6666
- Website
- chicoexpress.net
La Revancha
- Phone
- +1 718-236-2424
- Website
- larevancha.net
NYC.gov
- Website
- nyc.gov
Classic Taxi
- Phone
- +1 973-484-9494
Denville Taxi Service
- Phone
- (973) 814 9600
- Website
- denvilletaxiservice.com
Newark Airport Limo & Taxi
- Phone
- (732) 548-1141
Quick Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 (973) 338 2101
- Website
- quick-taxiservice.com
Always Ready Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 527-5555
Carmel Car & Limo
- Phone
- (212) 666-6666
- Website
- carmellimo.com
Dial 7 Car Service
- Phone
- (212) 777-7777
- Website
- dial7.com
Queens Village Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 776-8787
- Website
- queensvillagecarservice.com
Mexico Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914-968-6666
- Website
- mexicocs.com
Ernie's & Yorktown Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914 666 7379
Empire Ride Inc
- Phone
- +1 914 290 5400
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More Questions & Answers
United Nations Headquarters to Washington Heights train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 161 St-Yankee Stadium station.
Yes, the driving distance between United Nations Headquarters to Washington Heights is 8 miles. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from United Nations Headquarters to Washington Heights.
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