There are 4 ways to get from Washington Heights to Long Beach by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 Long Beachtrain Long Beach Branch
1h 53m$11–20Drive 28.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington Heights to Long Beachcar 28.6 mi
40 min$6–8Bus
- Take the bus from East Tremont Av/E 177 St to Archer Av/Sutphin Blvdbus Q44-Sbs
- Take the bus from Rockville Centre Sta to Long Beach Rd / E Parkbus n15
2h 39m$11–19Taxi
- Take the taxi from Washington Heights to Long Beachtaxi 28.6 mi
40 min$110–140
Washington Heights to Long Beach by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington Heights to Long Beach is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 40 min.
The fastest way to get from Washington Heights to Long Beach is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington Heights to Long Beach. However, there are services departing from East Tremont Av/E 177 St and arriving at Long Beach Rd / E Park via Rockville Centre Sta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington Heights to Long Beach. However, there are services departing from 181 St and arriving at Long Beach via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
The distance between Washington Heights and Long Beach is 33 miles. The road distance is 28.7 miles.
The best way to get from Washington Heights to Long Beach without a car is to line 1 subway and train which takes 1h 53m and costs $10 - $20.
It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Washington Heights to Long Beach, including transfers.
Washington Heights to Long Beach bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from East Tremont Av/E 177 St station.
Washington Heights to Long Beach train services, operated by MTA, depart from 181 St station.
Washington Heights to Long Beach bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd station.
What companies run services between Washington Heights, New York County, NY, USA and Long Beach, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from East Tremont Av/E 177 St to Long Beach Rd / E Park via Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd, Jamaica, Rockville Centre, and Rockville Centre Sta in around 2h 39m.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from 181 St to 34 St-Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from New York Penn Station to Long Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $8–12
- Peak
- $11–17
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from East Tremont Av/E 177 St to Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
Bus from Rockville Centre Sta to Long Beach Rd / E Park
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
- Schedules at
- Nassau Inter-County Express Maps and Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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 Long Beach train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 34 St-Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington Heights to Long Beach is 29 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Washington Heights to Long Beach.
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