How to get from Yonkers, Ny to Washington Heights by bus and subway?

From Yonkers, Ny to Washington Heights by bus and subway

To get from Yonkers, Ny to Washington Heights in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 20 bus from Cross County Center @ Macys station to Bedford Park Blvd @ Jerome Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the D subway and finally take the A subway from 145 St station to 168 St-Washington Hts station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $5.65.

61min$5.65
Bus - 2020
Subway - D
Subway - A
Leaves from Cross County Center @ Macys
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Yonkers, Ny
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Bedford Park Via Cross County
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bedford Park Blvd @ Jerome Ave
    ID 697
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Bedford Park Blvd
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Subway - D
    Wait for subway
    D
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    145 St
    14 min
  • 7
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Inwood-207 St
  • 8
    Ride to subway station 168 St-Washington Hts
    Ride to subway station
    168 St-Washington Hts
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Yonkers, Ny to Washington Heights by bus and subway via 20, BX1 and 1

To get from Yonkers, Ny to Washington Heights in Manhattan, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 20 bus from Cross County Center @ Macys station to Jerome Ave @ W Moshulu Pkwy station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BX1 bus and finally take the 1 subway from 231 St station to 168 St-Washington Hts station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $5.65.

68min$5.65
Bus - 2020
Bus - BX1BX1
Subway - 1
Leaves from Cross County Center @ Macys
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Yonkers, Ny
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Bedford Park Via Cross County
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jerome Ave @ W Moshulu Pkwy
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    East Mosholu Pkwy South/Jerome Av
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - BX1BX1
    Wait for bus
    BX1
    Limited Riverdale 231 St Via Concourse
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W 231 St/Broadway
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    231 St
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    South Ferry
  • 9
    Ride to subway station 168 St-Washington Hts
    Ride to subway station
    168 St-Washington Hts
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Yonkers, Ny to Washington Heights
The distance between Yonkers, Ny, Manhattan and Washington Heights, Manhattan is approximately 11.7 mi, which can typically be travelled in 61 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Yonkers, Ny to Washington Heights 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 Yonkers, Ny

Yonkers, Ny is located at Yonkers, Ny, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Cross County Center @ Macys.

Train stations close to Yonkers, Ny:

  • Bronxville
  • Wakefield
  • Fleetwood

Bus stations close to Yonkers, Ny:

  • Cross County Center @ Macys
  • Central Park Ave @ Mildred Ave
  • Central Park Ave @ Mile Square Rd
Public transit stations close to Washington Heights, Manhattan

Washington Heights is located at Washington Heights, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Fort Washington Av/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:

  • Fort Washington Av/W 168 St
  • Saint Nicholas Av/W 170 St
  • 168 St/Audubon Av
Related Routes

Alternative route from Yonkers, Ny to Washington Heights by bus and subway via 20, BX1 and 1

To get from Yonkers, Ny to Washington Heights in Manhattan, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 20 bus from Cross County Center @ Macys station to Jerome Ave @ W Moshulu Pkwy station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BX1 bus and finally take the 1 subway from 231 St station to 168 St-Washington Hts station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $5.65.

68min$5.65
Bus - 2020
Bus - BX1BX1
Subway - 1
Leaves from Cross County Center @ Macys
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Yonkers, Ny
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Bedford Park Via Cross County
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jerome Ave @ W Moshulu Pkwy
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    East Mosholu Pkwy South/Jerome Av
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - BX1BX1
    Wait for bus
    BX1
    Limited Riverdale 231 St Via Concourse
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W 231 St/Broadway
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    231 St
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    South Ferry
  • 9
    Ride to subway station 168 St-Washington Hts
    Ride to subway station
    168 St-Washington Hts
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Yonkers, Ny to Washington Heights?

    The fastest way takes 61 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line D, Bus line A.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Yonkers, Ny to Washington Heights?

    The alternative route takes 68 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line BX1, Bus line 1.

  • Is there a direct bus between Yonkers, Ny and Washington Heights?

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

  • Which bus line goes from Yonkers, Ny to Washington Heights?

    The 20 bus line goes from Bedford Park Via Cross County station near Yonkers, Ny in New York - New Jersey to Bedford Park Blvd @ Jerome Ave station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till Bedford Park Blvd @ Jerome Ave station near Washington Heights in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Yonkers, Ny to Washington Heights by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Yonkers, Ny in New York - New Jersey and Washington Heights in Manhattan by bus and subway is about 1 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Yonkers, Ny to get to Washington Heights?

    Get on the 20 bus from the Bedford Park Via Cross County stop near Yonkers, Ny in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Yonkers, Ny and Washington Heights?

    Get off the bus at the Bedford Park Blvd @ Jerome Ave station, which is closest to Washington Heights in Manhattan.

  • How much is the bus fare from Yonkers, Ny to Washington Heights?

    The ride from Yonkers, Ny to Washington Heights costs $5.65.

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