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

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There are 6 ways to get from Washington Heights to Financial District by subway, ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from 181 St to Fulton Stsubway subway A
    34 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 3m

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Adam C Powell Blvd/W 148 St to E 8 St/5 Avbus bus M2
    1h 19m
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Washington Heights to Financial Districttaxi taxi 11.4 mi
    21 min
    $50–65

  5. Drive  11.4 mi

    1. Drive from Washington Heights to Financial Districtcar car 11.4 mi
    21 min
    $3

  6. Bus via Broadway/W 63 St

    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 West Broadway/Duane Stbus bus M20
    1h 38m
    $3–7

Washington Heights to Financial District by subway

Calendar1081Weekly Subways
Duration34 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11 mi
  • Duration: 34 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 181 St to Fulton St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 34 min. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Edgewater Ferry Landing to Battery Park City/Vesey St. via Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 in around 1h 3m.

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