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How to get fromWashington Heights to Times Square–42nd Street Stationby subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Washington Heights to Times Square–42nd Street Station by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 1 subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from 181 St to 42 St-Times Squaresubway subway 1
    30 min
    $3

  2. Drive 8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington Heights to Times Square–42nd Street Stationcar car 8 mi
    13 min
    $2–3

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sedgwick Av/Webb Av to 5 Av/W 40 Stbus bus BxM3
    42 min
    $3–8

  4. Line 21 ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Edgewater Ferry Landing to Midtown / W. 39th St.ferry ferry 21
    43 min

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Washington Heights to Times Square–42nd Street Stationtaxi taxi 8 mi
    13 min
    $30–40

  6. Bus via Broadway/W 176 St

    1. Take the bus from Broadway/W 176 St to 5 Av/W 44 Stbus bus M5
    1h 1m
    $3–8

Washington Heights to Times Square–42nd Street Station by subway and foot

Calendar1465Weekly Services
Duration30 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7.5 mi
  • Duration: 30 min

What companies run services between Washington Heights, New York County, NY, USA and Times Square–42nd Street Station, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 181 St to 42 St-Times Square every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Sedgwick Av/Webb Av to 5 Av/W 40 St hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 37 min.

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