What is the cheapest way to get from Washington Heights to Times Square?

The cheapest way to get from Washington Heights to Times Square is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 12 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington Heights to Times Square?

The fastest way to get from Washington Heights to Times Square is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs $35 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Washington Heights and Times Square?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sedgwick Av/Webb Av and arriving at 5 Av/W 48 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.

Is there a direct train between Washington Heights and Times Square?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 181 St and arriving at 42 St-Times Square. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.

How far is it from Washington Heights to Times Square?

The distance between Washington Heights and Times Square is 7 miles. The road distance is 7.9 miles.

How do I travel from Washington Heights to Times Square without a car?

The best way to get from Washington Heights to Times Square without a car is to line 1 subway which takes 26 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Washington Heights to Times Square?

The line 1 subway from 181 St to 42 St-Times Square takes 26 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Washington Heights to Times Square bus from?

Washington Heights to Times Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Sedgwick Av/Webb Av station.

Where do I catch the Washington Heights to Times Square train from?

Washington Heights to Times Square train services, operated by MTA, depart from 181 St station.

Where does the Washington Heights to Times Square bus arrive?

Washington Heights to Times Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 48 St station.

Where does the Washington Heights to Times Square train arrive?

Washington Heights to Times Square train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 42 St-Times Square station.

Can I drive from Washington Heights to Times Square?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington Heights to Times Square is 8 miles. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Washington Heights to Times Square.

Where can I stay near Times Square?

There are 3740+ hotels available in Times Square.

Washington Heights to Times Square - 4 ways to travel via line 1 subway

There are 4 ways to get from Washington Heights to Times Square by subway, bus, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 1 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 181 St to 42 St-Times Squaresubway 1
26 min
$3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sedgwick Av/Webb Av to 5 Av/W 48 Stbus BxM3
34 min
$1–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Washington Heights to Times Squaretaxi 7.8 mi
12 min
$35–45
Drive 7.8 mi
1. Drive from Washington Heights to Times Squarecar 7.8 mi
12 min
$2–3

Washington Heights to Times Square by subway

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26 minAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 7.3 mi
Duration: 26 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 181 St to 42 St-Times Square every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 26 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Sedgwick Av/Webb Av to 5 Av/W 48 St hourly. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 34 min. NJ Transit also services this route every 10 minutes.

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