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How to get fromWashington Heights to Harlemby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Washington Heights to Harlem by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from 181 St to 125 Stsubway subway A
    10 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Broadway/W 168 St to Saint Nicholas Av/W 133 Stbus bus M3
    20 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Washington Heights to Harlemtaxi taxi 3.6 mi
    6 min
    $18–22

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Washington Heights to Harlemwalk walk 3.3 mi
    1h 4m

Washington Heights to Harlem by subway

Calendar1081Weekly Subways
Duration10 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3 mi
  • Duration: 10 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 181 St to 125 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Broadway/W 168 St to Saint Nicholas Av/W 133 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 20 min.

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