What is the cheapest way to get from 79 St to Times Square?

The cheapest way to get from 79 St to Times Square is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 22 min.

What is the fastest way to get from 79 St to Times Square?

The fastest way to get from 79 St to Times Square is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $45 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between 79 St and Times Square?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 86 St/14 Av and arriving at Madison Av/E 42 St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.

Is there a direct train between 79 St and Times Square?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 79 St and arriving at 42 St-Bryant Park. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.

How far is it from 79 St to Times Square?

The distance between 79 St and Times Square is 12 miles. The road distance is 11.6 miles.

How do I travel from 79 St to Times Square without a car?

The best way to get from 79 St to Times Square without a car is to subway which takes 40 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from 79 St to Times Square?

The subway from 79 St to 42 St-Bryant Park takes 40 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the 79 St to Times Square bus from?

79 St to Times Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 86 St/14 Av station.

Where do I catch the 79 St to Times Square train from?

79 St to Times Square train services, operated by MTA, depart from 79 St station.

Where does the 79 St to Times Square bus arrive?

79 St to Times Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Madison Av/E 42 St station.

Where does the 79 St to Times Square train arrive?

79 St to Times Square train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 42 St-Bryant Park station.

Can I drive from 79 St to Times Square?

Yes, the driving distance between 79 St to Times Square is 12 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from 79 St to Times Square.

Where can I stay near Times Square?

There are 2500+ hotels available in Times Square.

79 St to Times Square - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from 79 St to Times Square by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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79 St to Times Square by subway

949Weekly Subways

40 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 11.4 mi
Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between 79 St, NY, USA and Times Square, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 79 St to 42 St-Bryant Park every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 86 St/14 Av to Madison Av/E 42 St hourly. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 1h.

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