There are 5 ways to get from Washington Heights to Perth Amboy Station by subway, bus, train, car, or taxi
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Subway, bus
best- Take the subway from 181 St to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminalsubway A
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rail Station, Smith St At Elm Stbus 116
1h 47m$12–33Line 1 subway, train
cheapest- Take the subway from 181 St to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway 1
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Perth Amboytrain Njcl / ...
1h 52m$5–18Drive 35.7 mi
- Drive from Washington Heights to Perth Amboy Stationcar 35.7 mi
46 min$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Washington Heights to Perth Amboy Stationtaxi 35.7 mi
46 min$140–170Bus
- Take the bus from Main St At Central Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 158 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rail Station, Smith St At Elm Stbus 116
2h 2m$17–53
Washington Heights to Perth Amboy Station by subway and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington Heights to Perth Amboy Station is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 46 min.
The fastest way to get from Washington Heights to Perth Amboy Station is to drive which takes 46 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington Heights to Perth Amboy Station station. However, there are services departing from Main St At Central Rd and arriving at Rail Station, Smith St At Elm St via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington Heights to Perth Amboy Station. However, there are services departing from 181 St and arriving at Perth Amboy via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
The distance between Washington Heights and Perth Amboy Station is 85 miles. The road distance is 36 miles.
The best way to get from Washington Heights to Perth Amboy Station without a car is to subway and bus which takes 1h 47m and costs $11 - $35.
It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Washington Heights to Perth Amboy Station, including transfers.
Washington Heights to Perth Amboy Station bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Main St At Central Rd station.
Washington Heights to Perth Amboy Station train services, operated by MTA, depart from 181 St station.
Washington Heights to Perth Amboy Station bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
What companies run services between Washington Heights, New York County, NY, USA and Perth Amboy Station, NJ, USA?
You can take a bus from Main St At Central Rd to Rail Station, Smith St At Elm St via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2h 2m.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 181 St to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
Subway from 181 St to 34 St-Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from New York Penn Station to Perth Amboy
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–15
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rail Station, Smith St At Elm St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–30
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $9–30
Bus from Main St At Central Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–24
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $7–24
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rail Station, Smith St At Elm St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–30
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $9–30
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- $140–170
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 Perth Amboy Station train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 34 St-Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington Heights to Perth Amboy Station is 36 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Washington Heights to Perth Amboy Station.
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