The average train between 96th Street and Union Square takes 19 min and the fastest train takes 15 min. The train runs at least 8 times per hour from 96th Street to Union 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.
Trains run every 10 minutes between 96th Street and Union Square. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from 96th Street is at 10:29 AM which arrives into Union Square at 10:50 AM. All services require a transfer at 96 St and take an average of 19 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

15 min • 1 change

16 min • 1 change

17 min • 1 change

16 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from 96th Street to Union Square. However, there are services departing from 96th Street station and arriving at Union Square station via 42 St-Times Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19 min.
96th Street to Union Square train services, operated by MTA, depart from 96 St station.
96th Street to Union Square train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 14 St-Union Sq station.
The distance between 96th Street and Union Square is 6.6 km. The road distance is 7 km.
You can take a vehicle from 96th Street to 14 St-Union Sq via 96 St and 42 St-Times Square in around 16 min.