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How to get fromWashington Heights to Long Islandby bus, subway, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Washington Heights to Long Island by bus, subway, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from East Tremont Av/E 177 St to Main St/39 Avbus bus Q44-Sbs
    46 min
    $3–8

  2. Line 1 subway, line 7 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 Flushing-Main Stsubway subway 7 / ...
    1h 4m
    $3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Washington Heights to Brooklyntaxi taxi 16.1 mi
    31 min
    $65–80

  4. Drive 16.1 mi

    1. Drive from Washington Heights to Brooklyncar car 16.1 mi
    31 min
    $3–5

  5. Bus via Wadsworth Av/W 181 St

    1. Take the bus from Wadsworth Av/W 181 St to East Tremont Av/E 177 Stbus bus Bx36
    2. Take the bus from East Tremont Av/E 177 St to Main St/39 Avbus bus Q44-Sbs
    1h 27m
    $3–7

Washington Heights to Long Island by bus

Calendar1110Weekly Buses
Duration46 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7.7 mi
  • Duration: 46 min

What companies run services between Washington Heights, New York County, NY, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from East Tremont Av/E 177 St to Main St/39 Av every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 46 min. Alternatively, you can take a subway from 181 St to Flushing-Main St via 42 St-Times Square in around 1h 4m.

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