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

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There are 6 ways to get from Washington Heights to Flatbush 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 176 St to 5 Av/W 46 Stbus bus M5
    2. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 48 St to Cortelyou Rd / E 18 Stbus bus Bm1 / ...
    2h 6m
    $6–15

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Washington Heights to Flatbushtaxi taxi 16.3 mi
    28 min
    $75–90

  4. Drive  16.3 mi

    1. Drive from Washington Heights to Flatbushcar car 16.3 mi
    28 min
    $3–5

  5. Subway via W 4 St-Wash Sq

    1. Take the subway from 181 St to W 4 St-Wash Sqsubway subway A
    2. Take the subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Church Avsubway subway B
    59 min
    $3

  6. Line 1 subway, subway

    1. Take the subway from 181 St to 42 St-Times Squaresubway subway 1
    2. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to Parkside Avsubway subway Q
    1h
    $3

Washington Heights to Flatbush 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 Flatbush, 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 176 St to Cortelyou Rd / E 18 St via 5 Av/W 46 St and 5 Av/W 48 St in around 2h 6m.

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