How to get from Washington Heights to Times Square by bus and subway?

From Washington Heights to Times Square by bus and subway

To get from Washington Heights to Times Square in Unknown, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the A subway from 168 St-Washington Hts station to 175 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 171 bus and finally take the 165 bus from Kinderkamack Rd at Grand Ave station to Broadway at Irvington St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The bus and subway schedule from Washington Heights may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Times Square on the Moovit app.

95min
Walk to subway station
Subway - A
Bus - 171171
Bus - 165165
Walk to Times Square
Leaves from 168 St-Washington Hts

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    168 St-Washington Hts
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Inwood-207 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    175 St
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gw Bridge Bus Terminal
    ID 32641
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 171171
    Wait for bus
    171
    Paterson Garden State Plaza & Ikea
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rt-4 Service Road at Main St
    ID 13403
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kinderkamack Rd at Grand Ave
    ID 13380
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 165165
    Wait for bus
    165
    Westwood
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway at Irvington St
    ID 14023
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Times Square
    Walk to
    Times Square
    1.73 mi • 35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Washington Heights to Times Square

The distance between Washington Heights, Unknown and Times Square, Unknown is approximately 17.85 mi, which can typically be travelled in 95 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Washington Heights to Times Square by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Unknown – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Washington Heights to Times Square

To check the bus and subway schedule from Washington Heights to Times Square using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Washington Heights) and destination (Times Square), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 95 minutes, using Subway line A, Bus line 171, Bus line 165.

  • Is there a direct subway between Washington Heights and Times Square?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 35 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Washington Heights to Times Square?

    The A subway line goes from 168 St-Washington Hts station near Washington Heights in Manhattan to 175 St station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till 175 St station near Times Square in Unknown.

  • How long does it take to travel from Washington Heights to Times Square by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Washington Heights in Manhattan and Times Square in Unknown by subway and bus is about 1 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Washington Heights to get to Times Square?

    Get on the A subway from the 168 St-Washington Hts station near Washington Heights in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Washington Heights and Times Square?

    Get off the subway at the 175 St stop, which is closest to Times Square in Unknown.

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