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How to get fromWashington Heights to Battery Parkby subway, ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Washington Heights to Battery Park by subway, ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 1 subway

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    1. Take the subway from 181 St to South Ferrysubway subway 1
    49 min
    $3

  2. Line 21 ferry, ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Edgewater Ferry Landing to Midtown / W. 39th St.ferry ferry 21
    2. Take the ferry from Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 to Battery Park City/Vesey St.ferry ferry Sg
    1h 22m

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Broadway/W 178 St to Broadway/W 64 Stbus bus M5
    2. Take the bus from Broadway/W 63 St to State St/Bridge Stbus bus M20
    1h 57m
    $3–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Washington Heights to Battery Parktaxi taxi 11.6 mi
    21 min
    $45–60

  5. Drive 11.6 mi

    1. Drive from Washington Heights to Battery Parkcar car 11.6 mi
    21 min
    $3–4

Washington Heights to Battery Park by subway and foot

Calendar1465Weekly Services
Duration49 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11.7 mi
  • Duration: 49 min

What companies run services between Washington Heights, New York County, NY, USA and Battery Park, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 181 St to South Ferry every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Edgewater Ferry Landing to Battery Park via Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 and Battery Park City/Vesey St. in around 1h 22m.

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