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Trip Overview

The average bus between Times Square and Upper Manhattan takes 40 min and the fastest bus takes 23 min. The bus runs at least 4 times per hour from Times Square to Upper Manhattan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

40 min
Duration
5 mi
Distance
$7
Average price
Every 15 minutes
Frequency

Times Square to Upper Manhattan bus times

Buses run every 15 minutes between Times Square and Upper Manhattan. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Times Square is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Upper Manhattan at 12:21 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 40 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    bus bus 49 min • Direct
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    bus bus 49 min • Direct
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    bus bus 49 min • Direct
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    bus bus 49 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 30 min • Direct
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    bus bus 30 min • Direct
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    bus bus 30 min • Direct
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    bus bus 30 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 30 min • Direct
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    bus bus 30 min • Direct
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    bus bus 30 min • Direct
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    bus bus 30 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 30 min • Direct
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    bus bus 30 min • Direct
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    bus bus 30 min • Direct
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    bus bus 30 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 30 min • Direct
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    bus bus 30 min • Direct
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    bus bus 30 min • Direct
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    bus bus 30 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 26 min • Direct
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    bus bus 24 min • Direct
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    bus bus 24 min • Direct
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    bus bus 23 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 30 min • Direct
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    bus bus 30 min • Direct
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    bus bus 23 min • Direct
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    bus bus 30 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Times Square to Upper Manhattan? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Times Square to Upper Manhattan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 4.6 mi
  • Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between Times Square, NY, USA and Upper Manhattan, NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 43 St to Adam C Powell Blvd/W 125 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 45 min.

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