What is the cheapest way to get from Washington Heights to Alphabet City?

The cheapest way to get from Washington Heights to Alphabet City is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington Heights to Alphabet City?

The fastest way to get from Washington Heights to Alphabet City is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $45 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Washington Heights and Alphabet City?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Adam C Powell Blvd/W 148 St and arriving at E 8 St/Lafayette St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Washington Heights and Alphabet City?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 161 St-Yankee Stadium and arriving at 14 St-Union Sq. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

How far is it from Washington Heights to Alphabet City?

The distance between Washington Heights and Alphabet City is 8 miles. The road distance is 9.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Washington Heights to Alphabet City without a car is to line 4 subway which takes 23 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Washington Heights to Alphabet City?

The line 4 subway from 161 St-Yankee Stadium to 14 St-Union Sq takes 23 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Washington Heights to Alphabet City bus from?

Washington Heights to Alphabet City bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Adam C Powell Blvd/W 148 St station.

Where do I catch the Washington Heights to Alphabet City train from?

Washington Heights to Alphabet City train services, operated by MTA, depart from 161 St-Yankee Stadium station.

Where does the Washington Heights to Alphabet City bus arrive?

Washington Heights to Alphabet City bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at E 8 St/Lafayette St station.

Where does the Washington Heights to Alphabet City train arrive?

Washington Heights to Alphabet City train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 14 St-Union Sq station.

Can I drive from Washington Heights to Alphabet City?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington Heights to Alphabet City is 10 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Washington Heights to Alphabet City.

Where can I stay near Alphabet City?

There are 3916+ hotels available in Alphabet City.

Washington Heights to Alphabet City - 5 ways to travel via line 4 subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Washington Heights to Alphabet City by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Line 4 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 161 St-Yankee Stadium to 14 St-Union Sqsubway 4
23 min
$3
Drive 9.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Washington Heights to Alphabet Citycar 9.8 mi
16 min
$2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Adam C Powell Blvd/W 148 St to E 8 St/Lafayette Stbus M2
1h 22m
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Washington Heights to Alphabet Citytaxi 9.8 mi
16 min
$45–60
Subway
1. Take the subway from 181 St to 14 Stsubway A
32 min
$6

Washington Heights to Alphabet City by subway

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Distance: 7.5 mi
Duration: 23 min

What companies run services between Washington Heights, New York County, NY, USA and Alphabet City, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 161 St-Yankee Stadium to 14 St-Union Sq every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 23 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Adam C Powell Blvd/W 148 St to E 8 St/Lafayette St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 22m.

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