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How to get fromWashington Heights to Brooklynby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from 181 St to Nostrand Avsubway subway A
    46 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Broadway/W 178 St to W 72 St/Broadwaybus bus M5
    2. Take the bus from Broadway/73rd to Atlantic Av/4 Avbus bus to Mount Snow / ...
    2h 28m

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Washington Heights to Brooklyntaxi taxi 16.1 mi
    31 min
    $75–90

  4. Drive 16.1 mi

    1. Drive from Washington Heights to Brooklyncar car 16.1 mi
    31 min
    $3–5

  5. Line 1 subway, line 2 subway

    1. Take the subway from 181 St to 96 Stsubway subway 1
    2. Take the subway from 96 St to Church Avsubway subway 2
    1h 5m
    $3

Washington Heights to Brooklyn by subway

Calendar1081Weekly Subways
Duration46 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15 mi
  • Duration: 46 min

What companies run services between Washington Heights, New York County, NY, USA and Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 181 St to Nostrand Av every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 46 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broadway/W 178 St to Flatbush Av/Church Av via W 72 St/Broadway, Broadway/73rd, Atlantic Av/4 Av, and Flatbush Av/Atlantic Av in around 2h 28m.

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