How to get from Hilton New York JFK Airport to Washington Heights by bus, subway and train?

By bus, subway and train

To get from Hilton New York JFK Airport to Washington Heights in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the Q40 bus from 135 Av/142 St station to Sutphin Blvd/95 Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RONKONKOMA BRANCH train and finally 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 15 min. The ride fare is $11.15.

75min$11.15
Walk to bus station
Bus - Q40Q40
Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
Subway - 1
Leaves from 135 Av/142 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    135 Av/142 St
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - Q40Q40
    Wait for bus
    Q40
    Jamaica Hillside Av Via Sutphin Bl
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sutphin Blvd/95 Av
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jamaica
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Wait for train
    RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    20 min
  • 7
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 8
    Ride to subway station 168 St-Washington Hts
    Ride to subway station
    168 St-Washington Hts
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus, subway and train via Q40, PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH and 1

To get from Hilton New York JFK Airport to Washington Heights in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the Q40 bus from 135 Av/142 St station to Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH train and finally 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 19 min. The ride fare is $11.15.

79min$11.15
Walk to bus station
Bus - Q40Q40
Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
Subway - 1
Leaves from 135 Av/142 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    135 Av/142 St
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - Q40Q40
    Wait for bus
    Q40
    Jamaica Hillside Av Via Sutphin Bl
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jamaica
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    19 min
  • 7
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 8
    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 Hilton New York JFK Airport to Washington Heights

The distance between Hilton New York JFK Airport, Manhattan and Washington Heights, Manhattan is approximately 20.88 mi, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hilton New York JFK Airport to Washington Heights by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Hilton New York JFK Airport

Hilton New York JFK Airport is located at North Conduit Avenue, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is 135 Av/142 St.

Bus stations close to Hilton New York JFK Airport:

  • 135 Av/142 St
  • 143 St/135 Av
  • 143 St/130 Av

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:

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

Train stations close to Washington Heights:

  • Highbridge Yard

Bus stations close to Washington Heights:

  • Fort Washington Av/W 168 St
  • Broadway/W 165 St
  • Broadway/W 168 St

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus, subway and train via Q40, PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH and 1

To get from Hilton New York JFK Airport to Washington Heights in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the Q40 bus from 135 Av/142 St station to Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH train and finally 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 19 min. The ride fare is $11.15.

79min$11.15
Walk to bus station
Bus - Q40Q40
Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
Subway - 1
Leaves from 135 Av/142 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    135 Av/142 St
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - Q40Q40
    Wait for bus
    Q40
    Jamaica Hillside Av Via Sutphin Bl
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jamaica
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    19 min
  • 7
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 8
    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 Hilton New York JFK Airport to Washington Heights?

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Bus line Q40, Bus line RONKONKOMA BRANCH, Bus line 1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Hilton New York JFK Airport to Washington Heights?

    The alternative route takes 79 minutes, using Bus line Q40, Bus line PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH, Bus line 1.

  • Is there a direct bus between Hilton New York JFK Airport and Washington Heights?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 15 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Hilton New York JFK Airport to Washington Heights?

    The Q40 bus line goes from 135 Av/142 St station near Hilton New York JFK Airport in Queens to Jamaica Hillside Av Via Sutphin Bl station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till Jamaica Hillside Av Via Sutphin Bl station near Washington Heights in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Hilton New York JFK Airport to Washington Heights by bus, train and subway?

    The total travel time between Hilton New York JFK Airport in Queens and Washington Heights in Manhattan by bus, train and subway is about 1 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Hilton New York JFK Airport to get to Washington Heights?

    Get on the Q40 bus from the 135 Av/142 St stop near Hilton New York JFK Airport in Queens.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Hilton New York JFK Airport and Washington Heights?

    Get off the bus at the Jamaica Hillside Av Via Sutphin Bl station, which is closest to Washington Heights in Manhattan.

  • How much is the total bus, train and subway fare from Hilton New York JFK Airport to Washington Heights?

    The ride from Hilton New York JFK Airport to Washington Heights costs $11.15.

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