What is the cheapest way to get from Washington Heights to Queens?

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

What is the fastest way to get from Washington Heights to Queens?

The fastest way to get from Washington Heights to Queens is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs $60 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Washington Heights and Queens?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington Heights to Queens. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Av/W 178 St and arriving at Cross Bay Blvd/107 Av via East 57th Street & 3rd Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Washington Heights and Queens?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 181 St and arriving at 104 St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 3m.

How far is it from Washington Heights to Queens?

The distance between Washington Heights and Queens is 21 miles. The road distance is 15.1 miles.

How do I travel from Washington Heights to Queens without a car?

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

How long does it take to get from Washington Heights to Queens?

The subway from 181 St to 104 St takes 1h 3m including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Washington Heights to Queens bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Washington Heights to Queens train from?

Washington Heights to Queens train services, operated by MTA, depart from 181 St station.

Where does the Washington Heights to Queens bus arrive?

Washington Heights to Queens bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Lexington Av/E 56 St station.

Where does the Washington Heights to Queens train arrive?

Washington Heights to Queens train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 104 St station.

Can I drive from Washington Heights to Queens?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington Heights to Queens is 15 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Washington Heights to Queens.

Where can I stay near Queens?

There are 3265+ hotels available in Queens.

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There are 4 ways to get from Washington Heights to Queens by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 181 St to 104 Stsubway A
1h 3m
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Av/W 178 St to Lexington Av/E 56 Stbus M101
2. Take the bus from East 57th Street & 3rd Avenue to Cross Bay Blvd/107 Avbus Qm15
2h 15m
$6–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Washington Heights to Queenstaxi 15 mi
27 min
$60–75
Drive 15 mi
1. Drive from Washington Heights to Queenscar 15 mi
27 min
$3–4

Washington Heights to Queens by subway

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Distance: 21.3 mi
Duration: 1h 3m

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

MTA operates a subway from 181 St to 104 St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amsterdam Av/W 178 St to Cross Bay Blvd/107 Av via Lexington Av/E 56 St and East 57th Street & 3rd Avenue in around 2h 15m.

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