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 New York - New Jersey, 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 Main St 122' S Of Jefferson St. station to Broadway at Irvington St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min.

94min
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
    George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal
    160 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
    Main St 122' S Of Jefferson St.
    ID 12162
    460 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 165165
    Wait for bus
    165
    Westwood
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway at Irvington St
    ID 14023
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Times Square
    Walk to
    Times Square
    1.63 mi • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Washington Heights to Times Square by bus

To get from Washington Heights to Times Square in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the M100 bus from Saint Nicholas Av/W 167 St station to Broadway/W 178 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 171 bus and finally take the 165 bus from Main St 122' S Of Jefferson St. station to Broadway at Irvington St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min.

96min
Walk to bus station
Bus - M100M100
Bus - 171171
Bus - 165165
Walk to Times Square
Leaves from Saint Nicholas Av/W 167 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saint Nicholas Av/W 167 St
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - M100M100
    Wait for bus
    M100
    Inwood 220 St Via Amsterdam Via Broadway
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway/W 178 St
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal
    240 yd • 3 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
    Main St 122' S Of Jefferson St.
    ID 12162
    460 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 165165
    Wait for bus
    165
    Westwood
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway at Irvington St
    ID 14023
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Times Square
    Walk to
    Times Square
    1.63 mi • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Washington Heights to Times Square

The distance between Washington Heights, New York - New Jersey and Times Square, New York - New Jersey is approximately 16.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 94 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 New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From Washington Heights to Times Square by bus

To get from Washington Heights to Times Square in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the M100 bus from Saint Nicholas Av/W 167 St station to Broadway/W 178 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 171 bus and finally take the 165 bus from Main St 122' S Of Jefferson St. station to Broadway at Irvington St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min.

96min
Walk to bus station
Bus - M100M100
Bus - 171171
Bus - 165165
Walk to Times Square
Leaves from Saint Nicholas Av/W 167 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saint Nicholas Av/W 167 St
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - M100M100
    Wait for bus
    M100
    Inwood 220 St Via Amsterdam Via Broadway
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway/W 178 St
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal
    240 yd • 3 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
    Main St 122' S Of Jefferson St.
    ID 12162
    460 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 165165
    Wait for bus
    165
    Westwood
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway at Irvington St
    ID 14023
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Times Square
    Walk to
    Times Square
    1.63 mi • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 94 minutes, using Subway line A, Bus line 171, Bus line 165.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Washington Heights to Times Square?

    The alternative route takes 96 minutes, using Bus line M100, 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 34 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 Inwood-207 St station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Inwood-207 St station near Times Square in New York - New Jersey.

  • 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 New York - New Jersey by subway and bus is about 1 hr 34 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 Inwood-207 St stop, which is closest to Times Square in New York - New Jersey.

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