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How to get fromWashington Heights to W New York Union Squareby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Washington Heights to W New York Union Square 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 14 St-Union Sqsubway subway 4
    26 min
    $3

  2. Drive 9.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington Heights to W New York Union Squarecar car 9.7 mi
    17 min
    $2–3

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Adam C Powell Blvd/W 148 St to 5 Av/W 17 Stbus bus M2
    53 min
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Washington Heights to W New York Union Squaretaxi taxi 9.7 mi
    17 min
    $35–50

  5. Bus via Amsterdam Av/W 178 St

    1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Av/W 178 St to 3 Av/E 17 Stbus bus M101
    1h 17m
    $3–8

  6. Bus via Saint Nicholas Av/W 181 St

    1. Take the bus from Saint Nicholas Av/W 181 St to 5 Av/W 17 Stbus bus M3
    1h 48m
    $3–8

Washington Heights to W New York Union Square by subway and foot

Calendar1187Weekly Services
Duration26 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7.7 mi
  • Duration: 26 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 161 St-Yankee Stadium to 14 St-Union Sq every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 23 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Adam C Powell Blvd/W 148 St to 5 Av/W 17 St hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 49 min.

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