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How to get fromWashington Heights to New York City Centerby subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Washington Heights to New York City Center by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from 181 St to 59 St-Columbus Circlesubway subway A
    26 min
    $3

  2. Drive 7.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington Heights to New York City Centercar car 7.5 mi
    12 min
    $2

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sedgwick Av/Webb Av to 5th Avenue & East 55th Streetbus bus BxM3
    36 min
    $3–8

  4. Line 21 ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Edgewater Ferry Landing to Midtown / W. 39th St.ferry ferry 21
    53 min

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Washington Heights to New York City Centertaxi taxi 7.5 mi
    12 min
    $30–40

  6. Line 1 subway

    1. Take the subway from 181 St to 50 Stsubway subway 1
    32 min
    $3

  7. Bus via Broadway/W 170 St

    1. Take the bus from Broadway/W 170 St to Central Park South/6 Avbus bus M5
    1h 1m
    $3–8

Washington Heights to New York City Center by subway and foot

Calendar1081Weekly Services
Duration26 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6.8 mi
  • Duration: 26 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 181 St to 59 St-Columbus Circle every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Sedgwick Av/Webb Av to 5th Avenue & East 55th Street hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 31 min.

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