The average bus between Times Square and Franklin Square takes 2h 26m and the fastest bus takes 1h 58m. The bus service runs several times per day from Times Square to Franklin Square. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Times Square and Franklin Square. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Times Square is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Franklin Square at 1:11 AM. All services require a transfer at 188 St/64 Av and take an average of 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 3m • 2 changes


1h 58m • 2 changes


2h 13m • 2 changes


2h 13m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Times Square to Franklin Square. However, there are services departing from Times Square station and arriving at Franklin Square station via 188 St/64 Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
Times Square to Franklin Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 6 Av/W 42 St station.
Times Square to Franklin Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Franklin Av / Hempstead station.
The distance between Times Square and Franklin Square is 26.7 km. The road distance is 40 km.
You can take a bus from 6 Av/W 42 St to Franklin Av / Hempstead via 188 St/64 Av, Hillside Av/179 St, and 178 St / Hillside in around 2h 7m.