What is the cheapest way to get from Washington Heights to Times Square?

The cheapest way to get from Washington Heights to Times Square is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 12 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington Heights to Times Square?

The fastest way to get from Washington Heights to Times Square is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs $30 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Washington Heights and Times Square?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sedgwick Av/Webb Av and arriving at 5 Av/W 48 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Washington Heights and Times Square?

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 Times Square?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Yankees-E 153 St and arriving at Grand Central Terminal. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

How far is it from Washington Heights to Times Square?

The distance between Washington Heights and Times Square is 5 miles. The road distance is 7.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Washington Heights to Times Square without a car is to line 21 ferry which takes 20 min and costs .

How long does it take to get from Washington Heights to Times Square?

The line 21 ferry from Edgewater Ferry Landing to Midtown / W. 39th St. takes 20 min including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Washington Heights to Times Square bus from?

Washington Heights to Times Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Sedgwick Av/Webb Av station.

Where do I catch the Washington Heights to Times Square train from?

Washington Heights to Times Square train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Yankees-E 153 St station.

Train or bus from Washington Heights to Times Square?

The best way to get from Washington Heights to Times Square is to train which takes 20 min and costs $5 - $10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $8 and takes 34 min.

Where does the Washington Heights to Times Square bus arrive?

Washington Heights to Times Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 48 St station.

Where does the Washington Heights to Times Square train arrive?

Washington Heights to Times Square train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.

Can I drive from Washington Heights to Times Square?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington Heights to Times Square is 8 miles. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Washington Heights to Times Square.

Where can I stay near Times Square?

There are 3818+ hotels available in Times Square.

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There are 6 ways to get from Washington Heights to Times Square by ferry, train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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Line 21 ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Edgewater Ferry Landing to Midtown / W. 39th St.ferry 21
20 min
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sedgwick Av/Webb Av to 5 Av/W 48 Stbus BxM3
34 min
$1–8
Train
1. Take the train from Yankees-E 153 St to Grand Central Terminaltrain Hudson
20 min
$5–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Washington Heights to Times Squaretaxi 7.8 mi
12 min
$30–40
Drive 7.8 mi
1. Drive from Washington Heights to Times Squarecar 7.8 mi
12 min
$2–3
Subway
1. Take the subway from 181 St to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminalsubway A
21 min
$3

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Distance: 5 mi
Duration: 20 min

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

NY Waterway operates a ferry from Edgewater Ferry Landing to Midtown / W. 39th St. every 4 hours, and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Yankees-E 153 St to Grand Central Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $5–10 and the journey takes 20 min.

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