What is the cheapest way to get from Washington Heights to Upper West Side?

The cheapest way to get from Washington Heights to Upper West Side is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 9 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington Heights to Upper West Side?

The fastest way to get from Washington Heights to Upper West Side is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $23 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Washington Heights and Upper West Side?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Broadway/W 170 St and arriving at Riverside Dr/W 89 St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 33 min.

Is there a direct train between Washington Heights and Upper West Side?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 168 St-Washington Hts and arriving at 86 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

How far is it from Washington Heights to Upper West Side?

The distance between Washington Heights and Upper West Side is 4 miles. The road distance is 5.1 miles.

How do I travel from Washington Heights to Upper West Side without a car?

The best way to get from Washington Heights to Upper West Side without a car is to line 1 subway which takes 16 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Washington Heights to Upper West Side?

The line 1 subway from 168 St-Washington Hts to 86 St takes 16 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Washington Heights to Upper West Side bus from?

Washington Heights to Upper West Side bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Broadway/W 170 St station.

Where do I catch the Washington Heights to Upper West Side train from?

Washington Heights to Upper West Side train services, operated by MTA, depart from 168 St-Washington Hts station.

Where does the Washington Heights to Upper West Side bus arrive?

Washington Heights to Upper West Side bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Riverside Dr/W 89 St station.

Where does the Washington Heights to Upper West Side train arrive?

Washington Heights to Upper West Side train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 86 St station.

Can I drive from Washington Heights to Upper West Side?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington Heights to Upper West Side is 5 miles. It takes approximately 9 min to drive from Washington Heights to Upper West Side.

Where can I stay near Upper West Side?

There are 3612+ hotels available in Upper West Side.

Washington Heights to Upper West Side - 4 ways to travel via line 1 subway

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

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Line 1 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 168 St-Washington Hts to 86 Stsubway 1
16 min
$3
Drive 5.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Washington Heights to Upper West Sidecar 5.1 mi
9 min
$1–2
Bus
1. Take the bus from Broadway/W 170 St to Riverside Dr/W 89 Stbus M5
33 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Washington Heights to Upper West Sidetaxi 5.1 mi
9 min
$23–28

Washington Heights to Upper West Side by subway

1465Weekly Subways

16 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 4.1 mi
Duration: 16 min

What companies run services between Washington Heights, New York County, NY, USA and Upper West Side, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 168 St-Washington Hts to 86 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Broadway/W 170 St to Riverside Dr/W 89 St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 33 min.

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