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How to get from Hudson Heights to Manhattan by bus and subway?

From Hudson Heights to Manhattan by bus and subway

To get from Hudson Heights to Manhattan in Manhattan, take the 159 bus from Bergenline Ave at 87th St station to Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, take the C subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min.

62min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 159159
Subway - C
Walk to Manhattan
Leaves from Bergenline Ave at 87th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bergenline Ave at 87th St
    ID 21364
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 159159
    Wait for bus
    159
    159x New York 60th Street Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - C
    Wait for subway
    C
    168 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to Manhattan
    Walk to
    Manhattan
    610 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Hudson Heights to Manhattan by bus and subway via 159, A and B

To get from Hudson Heights to Manhattan in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 159 bus from Bergenline Ave at 87th St station to Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A subway and finally take the B subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min.

65min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 159159
Subway - A
Subway - B
Walk to Manhattan
Leaves from Bergenline Ave at 87th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bergenline Ave at 87th St
    ID 21364
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 159159
    Wait for bus
    159
    159x New York 60th Street Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Dyckman St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    59 St-Columbus Circle
    5 min
  • 7
    Subway - B
    Wait for subway
    B
    Kingsbridge Rd
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Manhattan
    Walk to
    Manhattan
    610 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Hudson Heights to Manhattan

The distance between Hudson Heights, Manhattan and Manhattan, Manhattan is approximately 8.77 mi, which can typically be travelled in 62 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hudson Heights to Manhattan by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Hudson Heights

Hudson Heights is located at North Bergen, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Bergenline Ave At 87th St.

Bus stations close to Hudson Heights:

  • Bergenline Ave At 87th St
  • Bergenline Ave At 90th St
  • Bergenline Ave At 85th St

Public transit stations close to Manhattan, Manhattan

Manhattan is located at Manhattan, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is 86 St.

Subway stations close to Manhattan:

  • 86 St
  • 96 St
  • 81 St-Museum Of Natural History

Bus stations close to Manhattan:

  • W 81 St/Central Park West
  • Central Park West/W 82 St
  • W 86 St Transverse Rd/Central Park

Alternative route from Hudson Heights to Manhattan by bus and subway via 159, A and B

To get from Hudson Heights to Manhattan in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 159 bus from Bergenline Ave at 87th St station to Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A subway and finally take the B subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min.

65min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 159159
Subway - A
Subway - B
Walk to Manhattan
Leaves from Bergenline Ave at 87th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bergenline Ave at 87th St
    ID 21364
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 159159
    Wait for bus
    159
    159x New York 60th Street Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Dyckman St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    59 St-Columbus Circle
    5 min
  • 7
    Subway - B
    Wait for subway
    B
    Kingsbridge Rd
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Manhattan
    Walk to
    Manhattan
    610 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Hudson Heights to Manhattan?

    The fastest way takes 62 minutes, using Bus line 159, Bus line C.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Hudson Heights to Manhattan?

    The alternative route takes 65 minutes, using Bus line 159, Bus line A, Bus line B.

  • Is there a direct bus between Hudson Heights and Manhattan?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 2 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Hudson Heights to Manhattan?

    The 159 bus line goes from Bergenline Ave at 87th St station near Hudson Heights in New York - New Jersey to 159x New York 60th Street Express station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till 159x New York 60th Street Express station near Manhattan in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Hudson Heights to Manhattan by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Hudson Heights in New York - New Jersey and Manhattan in Manhattan by bus and subway is about 1 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Hudson Heights to get to Manhattan?

    Get on the 159 bus from the Bergenline Ave at 87th St stop near Hudson Heights in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Hudson Heights and Manhattan?

    Get off the bus at the 159x New York 60th Street Express station, which is closest to Manhattan in Manhattan.