What is the cheapest way to get from Washington Heights to Lower East Side?

The cheapest way to get from Washington Heights to Lower East Side is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 18 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington Heights to Lower East Side?

The fastest way to get from Washington Heights to Lower East Side is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $45 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Washington Heights and Lower East Side?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Amsterdam Av/W 178 St and arriving at 3 Av/E 11 St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Washington Heights and Lower East Side?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 145 St and arriving at Grand St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.

How far is it from Washington Heights to Lower East Side?

The distance between Washington Heights and Lower East Side is 9 miles. The road distance is 11.4 miles.

How do I travel from Washington Heights to Lower East Side without a car?

The best way to get from Washington Heights to Lower East Side without a car is to subway which takes 26 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Washington Heights to Lower East Side?

The subway from 145 St to Grand St takes 26 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Washington Heights to Lower East Side bus from?

Washington Heights to Lower East Side bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Amsterdam Av/W 178 St station.

Where do I catch the Washington Heights to Lower East Side train from?

Washington Heights to Lower East Side train services, operated by MTA, depart from 145 St station.

Where does the Washington Heights to Lower East Side bus arrive?

Washington Heights to Lower East Side bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 3 Av/E 11 St station.

Where does the Washington Heights to Lower East Side train arrive?

Washington Heights to Lower East Side train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Grand St station.

Can I drive from Washington Heights to Lower East Side?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington Heights to Lower East Side is 11 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Washington Heights to Lower East Side.

Where can I stay near Lower East Side?

There are 3543+ hotels available in Lower East Side.

Washington Heights to Lower East Side - 6 ways to travel via subway, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Washington Heights to Lower East Side by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 145 St to Grand Stsubway B / ...
26 min
$3
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from 181 St to 14 Stsubway A
2. Take the bus from W 14 St/8 Av to Grand St/Clinton Stbus M14a-Sbs
57 min
$6–11
Bus
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Av/W 178 St to 3 Av/E 11 Stbus M101
1h 15m
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Washington Heights to Lower East Sidetaxi 11.3 mi
18 min
$45–60
Drive 11.3 mi
1. Drive from Washington Heights to Lower East Sidecar 11.3 mi
18 min
$3
Subway via 181 St
1. Take the subway from 181 St to W 4 St-Wash Sqsubway A
34 min
$3

Washington Heights to Lower East Side by subway

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Distance: 8.7 mi
Duration: 26 min

What companies run services between Washington Heights, New York County, NY, USA and Lower East Side, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 145 St to Grand St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 26 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Amsterdam Av/W 178 St to 3 Av/E 11 St hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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