Port Authority Bus Terminal to Washington Heights by subway
Quick answer: Take an uptown A train from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to 181 St. The trip takes about 28 minutes door to door on a weekday. The A train comes about every 7 minutes during the day. It runs all night.
Port Authority Bus Terminal to Washington Heights
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- A A trainFrom 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, uptown6 stops, about 22 min
- Get off at 181 St
- Washington HeightsWalk about 2 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Take an uptown A train from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to 181 St. It's 6 stops, about 22 minutes.
- From 181 St, walk about 2 minutes to Washington Heights.
Times and frequency
From the MTA's fall 2026 schedule. Typical trip is the door to door time in the middle of the day.
| Day | First trip | Last trip | Typical trip | A train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Runs all night | 28 min | About every 7 minutes | |
| Saturday | Runs all night | 30 min | About every 10 minutes | |
| Sunday | Runs all night | 29 min | About every 10 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 36 minutes, and the A train comes about every 20 minutes.
Tips for this trip
- Know your stop. Get ready after 175 St. The next stop is 181 St. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: Times Sq-42 St/Port Authority Bus Terminal (A platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 181 St (A platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations. Elevators can be out of service, so check elevator status on mta.info before you go.
What it costs
- Subway and local bus: $3 per ride with OMNY (tap a contactless card or phone) or a MetroCard. One transfer within 2 hours to the subway or a local bus is included.
Fares as of November 2026. Check the official fares page before you ride.
Port Authority Bus Terminal to Washington Heights: common questions
How do I get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Washington Heights by public transit?
Take an uptown A train from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to 181 St.
How long does it take?
About 28 minutes door to door on a weekday. On weekends it's about 30 minutes.
Do I have to change?
No. The A train goes all the way.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 36 minutes, and the A train comes about every 20 minutes.
How much does it cost?
Subway and local bus: $3 per ride with OMNY (tap a contactless card or phone) or a MetroCard. One transfer within 2 hours to the subway or a local bus is included.
Related routes
- Port Authority Bus Terminal to Empire State Building
- Port Authority Bus Terminal to 9/11 Memorial & Museum
- Port Authority Bus Terminal to Statue of Liberty ferry at Battery Park
- JFK Airport to Washington Heights
- LaGuardia Airport to Washington Heights
- Penn Station to Washington Heights
- All New York routes
Sources
Cobblehop is independent. It is not affiliated with the MTA or any transit agency. Schedules on this page come from the MTA's public GTFS data; check these pages for the latest service:
- MTA: developer data (the GTFS schedules used on this page)
- MTA: subway and bus fares
- MTA subway stations, with accessibility (data.ny.gov)
Transit data: Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Cobblehop is not affiliated with or endorsed by the MTA.
Published November 7, 2026. Times were computed from the MTA fall 2026 schedules for 2026-11-18 (weekday), 2026-11-21 and 2026-11-22. Planned work and holidays change service, so check Cobblehop for live times before you go.
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