There are 4 ways to get from University Heights to Manhattan by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Line 4 subway
best- Take the subway from 183 St to 86th Streetsubway 4
23 min$3Drive 7.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from University Heights to Manhattancar 7.2 mi
14 min$2Bus
- Take the bus from Sedgwick Av/Webb Av to 5 Av/E 87 Stbus BxM3
23 min$3–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from University Heights to Manhattantaxi 7.2 mi
14 min$30–40
University Heights to Manhattan by subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from University Heights to Manhattan is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 14 min.
The fastest way to get from University Heights to Manhattan is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $30 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sedgwick Av/Webb Av and arriving at 5 Av/E 87 St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from 183 St and arriving at 86th Street. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.
The distance between University Heights and Manhattan is 6 miles. The road distance is 7.2 miles.
The best way to get from University Heights to Manhattan without a car is to line 4 subway which takes 23 min and costs $3.
The line 4 subway from 183 St to 86th Street takes 23 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
University Heights to Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Sedgwick Av/Webb Av station.
University Heights to Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, depart from 183 St station.
University Heights to Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/E 87 St station.
What companies run services between University Heights, NY, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?
MTA operates a subway from 183 St to 86th Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 23 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Sedgwick Av/Webb Av to 5 Av/E 87 St hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 23 min.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from 183 St to 86th Street
- Ave. Duration
- 23 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 Sedgwick Av/Webb Av to 5 Av/E 87 St
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 14 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
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
University Heights to Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 86th Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between University Heights to Manhattan is 7 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from University Heights to Manhattan.
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