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How to get from Hoboken to Washington Heights by subway and train?

From Hoboken to Washington Heights by subway and train

To get from Hoboken to Washington Heights in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 subway lines: take the BLU train from Hoboken station to 14th Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the L subway and finally take the A subway from 14 St / 8 Av station to 168 St-Washington Hts station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

46min$6.00
Train - BLU
Subway - L
Subway - A
Walk to Washington Heights
Leaves from Hoboken

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Hoboken
  • 2
    Train - BLU
    Wait for train
    BLU
    Hoboken - 33rd Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    14th Street
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    14 St/6 Av
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - L
    Wait for subway
    L
    8 Av
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    14 St / 8 Av
    1 min
  • 7
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Inwood-207 St
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    168 St-Washington Hts
    23 min
  • 9
    Walk to Washington Heights
    Walk to
    Washington Heights
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Hoboken to Washington Heights by subway and train via BLU and 1

To get from Hoboken to Washington Heights in Manhattan, take the BLU train from Hoboken station to 14th Street station. Next, take the 1 subway from 14 St station to 168 St-Washington Hts station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

55min$6.00
Train - BLU
Subway - 1
Walk to Washington Heights
Leaves from Hoboken

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Hoboken
  • 2
    Train - BLU
    Wait for train
    BLU
    Hoboken - 33rd Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    14th Street
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    14 St
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    168 St-Washington Hts
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to Washington Heights
    Walk to
    Washington Heights
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Hoboken to Washington Heights

The distance between Hoboken, Manhattan and Washington Heights, Manhattan is approximately 10.66 mi, which can typically be travelled in 46 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hoboken to Washington Heights by 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 Hoboken

Hoboken is located at Hoboken, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Hoboken / NJ Transit Terminal.

Train stations close to Hoboken:

  • Newport

Bus stations close to Hoboken:

  • Washington St at Newark St
  • River St at 2nd St
  • Observer Hwy at Bloomfield St

Ferry stations close to Hoboken:

  • Hoboken / NJ Transit Terminal

Public transit stations close to Washington Heights, Manhattan

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

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:

  • 168 St/Audubon Av
  • Saint Nicholas Av/W 167 St
  • Broadway/W 167 St

Alternative route from Hoboken to Washington Heights by subway and train via BLU and 1

To get from Hoboken to Washington Heights in Manhattan, take the BLU train from Hoboken station to 14th Street station. Next, take the 1 subway from 14 St station to 168 St-Washington Hts station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

55min$6.00
Train - BLU
Subway - 1
Walk to Washington Heights
Leaves from Hoboken

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Hoboken
  • 2
    Train - BLU
    Wait for train
    BLU
    Hoboken - 33rd Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    14th Street
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    14 St
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    168 St-Washington Hts
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to Washington Heights
    Walk to
    Washington Heights
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 46 minutes, using Train line BLU, Subway line L, Subway line A.

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

    The alternative route takes 55 minutes, using Train line BLU, Subway line 1.

  • Is there a direct train between Hoboken and Washington Heights?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 46 min.

  • Which train line goes from Hoboken to Washington Heights?

    The BLU train line goes from Hoboken - 33rd Street station near Hoboken in Hoboken to 14th Street station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till 14th Street station near Washington Heights in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Hoboken to Washington Heights by train and subway?

    The total travel time between Hoboken in Hoboken and Washington Heights in Manhattan by train and subway is about 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Hoboken to get to Washington Heights?

    Get on the BLU train from the Hoboken - 33rd Street station near Hoboken in Hoboken.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Hoboken and Washington Heights?

    Get off the train at the 14th Street station, which is closest to Washington Heights in Manhattan.

  • How much is the train fare from Hoboken to Washington Heights?

    The ride from Hoboken to Washington Heights costs $6.00.