I live in the Heights and also work at Hudson Yards. I take the 119 or 123 bus to Port Authority and walk. It takes maybe 40 minutes total if the bus comes as scheduled. Occasionally I’ll take the light rail to the Path, but that takes more time.

I really like the heights. It’s decently quiet, but there are places to get food, parks, and it’s extremely close to downtown and Hoboken if you have a bike or car.