What is the cheapest way to get from Washington Heights to Prospect Park Zoo?

The cheapest way to get from Washington Heights to Prospect Park Zoo is to subway which costs $3 and takes 1h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington Heights to Prospect Park Zoo?

The fastest way to get from Washington Heights to Prospect Park Zoo is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs $60 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Washington Heights and Prospect Park Zoo?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington Heights to Prospect Park Zoo. However, there are services departing from Broadway/W 178 St and arriving at Flatbush Av/Prospect Park Zoo via Broadway/73rd and Flatbush Av/Atlantic Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Washington Heights and Prospect Park Zoo?

No, there is no direct train from Washington Heights to Prospect Park Zoo. However, there are services departing from 181 St and arriving at Prospect Park via W 4 St-Wash Sq. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.

How far is it from Washington Heights to Prospect Park Zoo?

The distance between Washington Heights and Prospect Park Zoo is 15 miles. The road distance is 15.1 miles.

How do I travel from Washington Heights to Prospect Park Zoo without a car?

The best way to get from Washington Heights to Prospect Park Zoo without a car is to subway which takes 1h 3m and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Washington Heights to Prospect Park Zoo?

It takes approximately 1h 3m to get from Washington Heights to Prospect Park Zoo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington Heights to Prospect Park Zoo bus from?

Washington Heights to Prospect Park Zoo bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Broadway/W 178 St station.

Where do I catch the Washington Heights to Prospect Park Zoo train from?

Washington Heights to Prospect Park Zoo train services, operated by MTA, depart from 181 St station.

Where does the Washington Heights to Prospect Park Zoo bus arrive?

Washington Heights to Prospect Park Zoo bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at W 72 St/Broadway station.

Where does the Washington Heights to Prospect Park Zoo train arrive?

Washington Heights to Prospect Park Zoo train services, operated by MTA, arrive at W 4 St-Wash Sq station.

Can I drive from Washington Heights to Prospect Park Zoo?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington Heights to Prospect Park Zoo is 15 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Washington Heights to Prospect Park Zoo.

Where can I stay near Prospect Park Zoo?

There are 3646+ hotels available in Prospect Park Zoo.

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There are 5 ways to get from Washington Heights to Prospect Park Zoo by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
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1. Take the subway from 181 St to W 4 St-Wash Sqsubway A
2. Take the subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Prospect Parksubway B
1h 3m
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Broadway/W 178 St to W 72 St/Broadwaybus M5
2. Take the bus from Broadway/73rd to Atlantic Av/4 Avbus to Mount Snow / ...
2h 19m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Washington Heights to Prospect Park Zootaxi 15.1 mi
28 min
$60–75
Drive 15.1 mi
1. Drive from Washington Heights to Prospect Park Zoocar 15.1 mi
28 min
$3–4
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from 181 St to Hoyt-Schermerhorn Stssubway A
2. Take the bus from Livingston St/Hoyt St to Flatbush Av/Prospect Park Zoobus B41
1h 3m
$6–11

Washington Heights to Prospect Park Zoo by subway and foot

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Distance: 15.2 mi
Duration: 1h 3m

What companies run services between Washington Heights, New York County, NY, USA and Prospect Park Zoo, NY, USA?

You can take a subway from 181 St to Prospect Park Zoo via W 4 St-Wash Sq and Prospect Park in around 1h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broadway/W 178 St to Prospect Park Zoo via W 72 St/Broadway, Broadway/73rd, Atlantic Av/4 Av, Flatbush Av/Atlantic Av, and Flatbush Av/Prospect Park Zoo in around 2h 19m.

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