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How to get fromWashington Heights to United Nations Headquartersby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Washington Heights to United Nations Headquarters by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 4 subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from 161 St-Yankee Stadium to Grand Central-42 Stsubway subway 4
    28 min
    $3

  2. Drive 8.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington Heights to United Nations Headquarterscar car 8.6 mi
    14 min
    $2–3

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Av/W 178 St to Lexington Av/E 45 Stbus bus M101
    1h 11m
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Washington Heights to United Nations Headquarterstaxi taxi 8.6 mi
    14 min
    $35–45

  5. Bus via Lexington Av/E 42 St

    1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Av/W 178 St to Lexington Av/E 42 Stbus bus M101
    1h 44m
    $3–8

Washington Heights to United Nations Headquarters by subway and foot

Calendar1187Weekly Services
Duration28 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6.6 mi
  • Duration: 28 min

What companies run services between Washington Heights, New York County, NY, USA and United Nations Headquarters, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 161 St-Yankee Stadium to Grand Central-42 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Amsterdam Av/W 178 St to Lexington Av/E 45 St hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 3m.

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