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How to get fromWashington Heights to Bronx Zooby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Washington Heights to Bronx Zoo by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 1 subway, bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from 181 St to Marble Hill-225 Stsubway subway 1
    2. Take the bus from W 225 St/Broadway to Southern Blvd/E 183 Stbus bus Bx9
    55 min
    $6–11

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wadsworth Av/W 181 St to East Tremont Av/Southern Blvdbus bus Bx36
    58 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Washington Heights to Bronx Zootaxi taxi 3.7 mi
    7 min
    $18–23

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Washington Heights to Bronx Zoowalk walk 4.1 mi
    1h 19m

  5. Bus via W 145 St/Convent Av

    1. Take the bus from W 145 St/Convent Av to Southern Blvd/E 183 Stbus bus Bx19
    1h 17m
    $3–8

Washington Heights to Bronx Zoo by subway, bus, and foot

Calendar1068Weekly Services
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6.4 mi
  • Duration: 55 min

What companies run services between Washington Heights, New York County, NY, USA and Bronx Zoo, NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Wadsworth Av/W 181 St to East Tremont Av/Southern Blvd every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 32 min.

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