How to get from Queens to Washington Heights by subway?

From Queens to Washington Heights by subway

To get from Queens to Washington Heights in Manhattan, take the 7X subway from Flushing-Main St station to Times Sq-42 St station. Next, take the 1 subway from Times Sq-42 St station to 168 St-Washington Hts station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

73min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - 7X
Subway - 1
Leaves from Flushing-Main St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Flushing-Main St
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Subway - 7X
    Wait for subway
    7X
    34 St-Hudson Yards
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    34 min
  • 4
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station 168 St-Washington Hts
    Ride to subway station
    168 St-Washington Hts
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Queens to Washington Heights by subway and train

To get from Queens to Washington Heights in Manhattan, take the PORT WASHINGTON BRANCH train from Flushing - Main Street station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, take the 1 subway from 34 St-Penn Station station to 168 St-Washington Hts station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $14.15.

62min$14.15
Walk to train station
Train - PORT WASHINGTON BRANCH
Subway - 1
Leaves from Flushing - Main Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flushing - Main Street
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - PORT WASHINGTON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    PORT WASHINGTON BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    22 min
  • 4
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station 168 St-Washington Hts
    Ride to subway station
    168 St-Washington Hts
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Queens to Washington Heights

The distance between Queens, Manhattan and Washington Heights, Manhattan is approximately 16.04 mi, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Queens to Washington Heights by subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Queens

Queens is located at Queens, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Sanford Av / Kissena Blvd.

Subway stations close to Queens:

  • Flushing-Main St
  • Mets-Willets Point

Train stations close to Queens:

  • Flushing - Main Street
  • Murray Hill
  • Mets- Willets Point

Bus stations close to Queens:

  • Sanford Av / Kissena Blvd
  • Kissena Blvd/Sanford Av
  • Kissena Blvd/Main St

Public transit stations close to Washington Heights, Manhattan

Washington Heights is located at Washington Heights, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Broadway/W 168 St.

Subway stations close to Washington Heights:

  • 163 St-Amsterdam Av
  • 157 St
  • 175 St

Train stations close to Washington Heights:

  • Highbridge Yard

Bus stations close to Washington Heights:

  • Broadway/W 168 St
  • Saint Nicholas Av/W 167 St
  • Broadway & W 168th St

Related Routes

From Queens to Washington Heights by subway and train

To get from Queens to Washington Heights in Manhattan, take the PORT WASHINGTON BRANCH train from Flushing - Main Street station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, take the 1 subway from 34 St-Penn Station station to 168 St-Washington Hts station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $14.15.

62min$14.15
Walk to train station
Train - PORT WASHINGTON BRANCH
Subway - 1
Leaves from Flushing - Main Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flushing - Main Street
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - PORT WASHINGTON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    PORT WASHINGTON BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    22 min
  • 4
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station 168 St-Washington Hts
    Ride to subway station
    168 St-Washington Hts
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Bus line 7X, Bus line 1.

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

    The alternative route takes 62 minutes, using Bus line PORT WASHINGTON BRANCH, Bus line 1.

  • Is there a direct subway between Queens and Washington Heights?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 13 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Queens to Washington Heights?

    The 7X subway line goes from Flushing-Main St station near Queens in New York - New Jersey to 34 St-Hudson Yards station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till 34 St-Hudson Yards station near Washington Heights in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Queens to Washington Heights by subway?

    The total travel time between Queens in New York - New Jersey and Washington Heights in Manhattan by subway is about 1 hr 13 min.

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

    Get on the 7X subway from the Flushing-Main St station near Queens in New York - New Jersey.

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

    Get off the subway at the 34 St-Hudson Yards station, which is closest to Washington Heights in Manhattan.

  • How much is the subway fare from Queens to Washington Heights?

    The ride from Queens to Washington Heights costs $2.90.