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How to get fromWashington Heights to Washington Square Parkby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from 181 St to W 4 St-Wash Sqsubway subway A
    30 min
    $3

  2. Drive 9.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington Heights to Washington Square Parkcar car 9.9 mi
    17 min
    $2–3

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Adam C Powell Blvd/W 148 St to 5 Av/W 10 Stbus bus M2
    54 min
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Washington Heights to Washington Square Parktaxi taxi 9.9 mi
    17 min
    $35–50

  5. Line 1 subway

    1. Take the subway from 181 St to Christopher St-Stonewallsubway subway 1
    41 min
    $3

  6. Bus via Saint Nicholas Av/W 181 St

    1. Take the bus from Saint Nicholas Av/W 181 St to E 8 St/University Plbus bus M3
    1h 54m
    $3–8

Washington Heights to Washington Square Park by subway and foot

Calendar1081Weekly Services
Duration30 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9.3 mi
  • Duration: 30 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 181 St to W 4 St-Wash Sq every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Adam C Powell Blvd/W 148 St to 5 Av/W 10 St hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 51 min.

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