What is the cheapest way to get from 181 St to Times Square?

The cheapest way to get from 181 St to Times Square is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 12 min.

What is the fastest way to get from 181 St to Times Square?

The fastest way to get from 181 St to Times Square is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs $30 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between 181 St and Times Square?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Broadway/W 178 St and arriving at Central Park South/Columbus Circle. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 48 min.

Is there a direct train between 181 St and Times Square?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 181 St and arriving at 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

How far is it from 181 St to Times Square?

The distance between 181 St and Times Square is 7 miles. The road distance is 7.8 miles.

How do I travel from 181 St to Times Square without a car?

The best way to get from 181 St to Times Square without a car is to subway which takes 21 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from 181 St to Times Square?

The subway from 181 St to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal takes 21 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the 181 St to Times Square bus from?

181 St to Times Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Broadway/W 178 St station.

Where do I catch the 181 St to Times Square train from?

181 St to Times Square train services, operated by MTA, depart from 181 St station.

Where does the 181 St to Times Square bus arrive?

181 St to Times Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Central Park South/Columbus Circle station.

Where does the 181 St to Times Square train arrive?

181 St to Times Square train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from 181 St to Times Square?

Yes, the driving distance between 181 St to Times Square is 8 miles. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from 181 St to Times Square.

Where can I stay near Times Square?

There are 3962+ hotels available in Times Square.

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There are 5 ways to get from 181 St to Times Square by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 181 St to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminalsubway A
21 min
$3
Drive 7.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from 181 St to Times Squarecar 7.8 mi
12 min
$2
Bus
1. Take the bus from Broadway/W 178 St to Central Park South/Columbus Circlebus M5
53 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from 181 St to Times Squaretaxi 7.8 mi
12 min
$30–40
Bus via 5 Av/W 44 St
1. Take the bus from Broadway/W 176 St to 5 Av/W 44 Stbus M5
1h 4m
$3–8

181 St to Times Square by subway

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Distance: 7.2 mi
Duration: 21 min

What companies run services between 181 St, NY, USA and Times Square, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 181 St to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Broadway/W 178 St to Central Park South/Columbus Circle every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 48 min.

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