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

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

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  1. Line 21 ferry

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Edgewater Ferry Landing to Midtown / W. 39th St.ferry ferry 21
    20 min

  2. Drive 11.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington Heights to Chinatowncar car 11.2 mi
    20 min
    $2–3

  3. Subway

    1. Take the subway from 181 St to Canal Stsubway subway A
    30 min
    $3

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Av/W 178 St to 3 Av/E 11 Stbus bus M101
    1h 15m
    $3–8

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Washington Heights to Chinatowntaxi taxi 11.2 mi
    20 min
    $45–55

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  • Distance: 5 mi
  • Duration: 20 min

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

NY Waterway operates a ferry from Edgewater Ferry Landing to Midtown / W. 39th St. every 4 hours, and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, MTA operates a subway from 181 St to Canal St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 30 min.

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