There are 4 ways to get from Washington Heights to Great Neck by subway, train, bus, taxi, or car
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Line 1 subway, train
best- Take the subway from 181 St to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway 1
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Great Necktrain Port Washington Branch
1h 31m$9–15Drive 16.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington Heights to Great Neckcar 16.9 mi
24 min$4–5Bus
- Take the bus from East Tremont Av/E 177 St to Main St/39 Avbus Q44-Sbs
- Take the bus from Main St / Roosevelt to Great Neck Sta / Southbus n20G
1h 50m$6–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Washington Heights to Great Necktaxi 16.9 mi
24 min$150–190
Washington Heights to Great Neck by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington Heights to Great Neck is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 24 min.
The fastest way to get from Washington Heights to Great Neck is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs $150 - $190.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington Heights to Great Neck. However, there are services departing from East Tremont Av/E 177 St and arriving at Great Neck Sta / South via Main St / Roosevelt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington Heights to Great Neck. However, there are services departing from 181 St and arriving at Great Neck via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
The distance between Washington Heights and Great Neck is 24 miles. The road distance is 17 miles.
The best way to get from Washington Heights to Great Neck without a car is to line 1 subway and train which takes 1h 31m and costs $8 - $15.
It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Washington Heights to Great Neck, including transfers.
Washington Heights to Great Neck bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from East Tremont Av/E 177 St station.
Washington Heights to Great Neck train services, operated by MTA, depart from 181 St station.
Washington Heights to Great Neck bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Main St/39 Av station.
What companies run services between Washington Heights, New York County, NY, USA and Great Neck, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from East Tremont Av/E 177 St to Great Neck Sta / South via Main St/39 Av and Main St / Roosevelt in around 1h 50m.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 181 St to 34 St-Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from New York Penn Station to Great Neck
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $6–9
- Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from East Tremont Av/E 177 St to Main St/39 Av
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from Main St / Roosevelt to Great Neck Sta / South
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Estimated price
- $150–190
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
Washington Heights to Great Neck train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 34 St-Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington Heights to Great Neck is 17 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Washington Heights to Great Neck.
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