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

The cheapest way to get from 79th Street to Times Square is to line 0028 bus which costs $3 and takes 16 min.

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

The fastest way to get from 79th Street to Times Square is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $13 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between 79th Street and Times Square?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5th AVE @ 85th ST and arriving at 5th AVE @ 43rd ST. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

Is there a direct train between 79th Street and Times Square?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 77 St and arriving at Grand Central-42 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from 79th Street to Times Square?

The distance between 79th Street and Times Square is 2 miles.

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

The best way to get from 79th Street to Times Square without a car is to line 6 subway which takes 14 min and costs $3.

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

The line 6 subway from 77 St to Grand Central-42 St takes 7 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

79th Street to Times Square bus services, operated by Westchester County Bee-Line System, depart from 5th AVE @ 85th ST station.

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

79th Street to Times Square train services, operated by MTA, depart from 77 St station.

Where does the 79th Street to Times Square bus arrive?

79th Street to Times Square bus services, operated by Westchester County Bee-Line System, arrive at 5th AVE @ 43rd ST station.

Where does the 79th Street to Times Square train arrive?

79th Street to Times Square train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Grand Central-42 St station.

Where can I stay near Times Square?

There are 2388+ hotels available in Times Square.

79th Street to Times Square - 7 ways to travel via line 6 subway

There are 7 ways to get from 79th Street to Times Square by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 6 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 77 St to Grand Central-42 Stsubway 4 / ...
14 min
$3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 79 St to 5 Av/W 45 Stbus M2 / ...
21 min
$2–7
Line 0028 bus
1. Take the bus from 5th AVE @ 85th ST to 5th AVE @ 43rd STbus 0028
16 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from 79th Street to Times Squaretaxi 2.2 mi
5 min
$13–16
Walk
1. Take the foot from 79th Street to Times Squarewalk 2.1 mi
39 min
Bus, line 1 subway
1. Take the bus from E 79 St/5 Av to W 79 St/Broadwaybus M79-Sbs
2. Take the subway from 79 St to 42 St-Times Squaresubway 1 / ...
20 min
$6–10
Subway
1. Take the subway from 86th Street to 42 St-Times Squaresubway Q / ...
20 min
$3

79th Street to Times Square by foot and subway

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14 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 2.1 mi
Duration: 14 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 77 St to Grand Central-42 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, Westchester County Bee-Line System operates a bus from 5th AVE @ 85th ST to 5th AVE @ 43rd ST every 4 hours. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 10 min.

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