What is the cheapest way to get from Washington Heights to New York Penn Station?

The cheapest way to get from Washington Heights to New York Penn Station is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 13 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington Heights to New York Penn Station?

The fastest way to get from Washington Heights to New York Penn Station is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Washington Heights and New York Penn Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Broadway/W 170 St and arriving at W 31 St/6 Av. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.

Is there a direct ferry between Washington Heights and New York Penn Station?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Edgewater Ferry Landing and arriving at Midtown / W. 39th St.. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

Is there a direct train between Washington Heights and New York Penn Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 181 St and arriving at 34 St-Penn Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.

How far is it from Washington Heights to New York Penn Station?

The distance between Washington Heights and New York Penn Station is 8 miles. The road distance is 8.6 miles.

How long does it take to get from Washington Heights to New York Penn Station?

The subway from 181 St to 34 St-Penn Station takes 22 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Washington Heights to New York Penn Station bus from?

Washington Heights to New York Penn Station bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Broadway/W 170 St station.

Where do I catch the Washington Heights to New York Penn Station train from?

Washington Heights to New York Penn Station train services, operated by MTA, depart from 181 St station.

Where does the Washington Heights to New York Penn Station bus arrive?

Washington Heights to New York Penn Station bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at W 31 St/6 Av station.

Where does the Washington Heights to New York Penn Station train arrive?

Washington Heights to New York Penn Station train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 34 St-Penn Station.

Can I drive from Washington Heights to New York Penn Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington Heights to New York Penn Station is 9 miles. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Washington Heights to New York Penn Station.

Where can I stay near New York Penn Station?

There are 3679+ hotels available in New York Penn Station.

Washington Heights to New York Penn Station - 6 ways to travel via subway

Q: How do I travel from Washington Heights to New York Penn Station without a car?

The best way to get from Washington Heights to New York Penn Station without a car is to subway which takes 27 min and costs $3.

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There are 6 ways to get from Washington Heights to New York Penn Station by subway, ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 181 St to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway A
27 min
$3
Drive 8.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Washington Heights to New York Penn Stationcar 8.5 mi
13 min
$2–3
Line 21 ferry
1. Take the ferry from Edgewater Ferry Landing to Midtown / W. 39th St.ferry 21
45 min
Bus
1. Take the bus from Broadway/W 170 St to W 31 St/6 Avbus M5
1h 25m
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Washington Heights to New York Penn Stationtaxi 8.5 mi
13 min
$30–45
Line 1 subway
1. Take the subway from 181 St to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway 1
29 min
$3

Washington Heights to New York Penn Station by subway and foot

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Distance: 7.9 mi
Duration: 27 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 181 St to 34 St-Penn Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 22 min. Alternatively, NY Waterway operates a ferry from Edgewater Ferry Landing to Midtown / W. 39th St. every 4 hours, and the journey takes 20 min.

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