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How to get fromWashington Heights to Alphabet Cityby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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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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  1. Line 4 subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from 161 St-Yankee Stadium to 14 St-Union Sqsubway subway 4
    23 min
    $3

  2. Drive  9.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington Heights to Alphabet Citycar car 9.8 mi
    16 min
    $2–3

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Adam C Powell Blvd/W 148 St to E 8 St/Lafayette Stbus bus M2
    1h 22m
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Washington Heights to Alphabet Citytaxi taxi 9.8 mi
    16 min
    $45–60

  5. Subway

    1. Take the subway from 181 St to 14 Stsubway subway A
    33 min
    $6

Washington Heights to Alphabet City by subway

Calendar1187Weekly Subways
Duration23 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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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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