What is the cheapest way to get from 86th Street to Times Square?

The cheapest way to get from 86th Street to Times Square is to subway which costs $3 and takes 9 min.

What is the fastest way to get from 86th Street to Times Square?

The fastest way to get from 86th Street to Times Square is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $15 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between 86th Street and Times Square?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5 Av/E 84 St and arriving at 5 Av/W 45 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

Is there a direct train between 86th Street and Times Square?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 86th Street and arriving at 42 St-Times Square. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from 86th Street to Times Square?

The distance between 86th Street and Times Square is 3 miles.

How do I travel from 86th Street to Times Square without a car?

The best way to get from 86th Street to Times Square without a car is to subway which takes 9 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from 86th Street to Times Square?

The subway from 86th Street to 42 St-Times Square takes 9 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the 86th Street to Times Square bus from?

86th Street to Times Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 5 Av/E 84 St station.

Where do I catch the 86th Street to Times Square train from?

86th Street to Times Square train services, operated by MTA, depart from 86th Street station.

Where does the 86th Street to Times Square bus arrive?

86th Street to Times Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 45 St station.

Where does the 86th Street to Times Square train arrive?

86th Street to Times Square train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 42 St-Times Square station.

Where can I stay near Times Square?

There are 3731+ hotels available in Times Square.

86th Street to Times Square - 5 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi, and foot

There are 5 ways to get from 86th 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.

Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 86th Street to 42 St-Times Squaresubway Q / ...
9 min
$3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 84 St to 5 Av/W 45 Stbus M2 / ...
31 min
$2–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from 86th Street to Times Squaretaxi 2.8 mi
6 min
$15–19
Walk
1. Take the foot from 86th Street to Times Squarewalk 2.7 mi
51 min
Bus via 40th & Lex
1. Take the bus from 85th St. & Lex to 40th & Lexbus Montauk-EB Amb
35 min
$17–75

86th Street to Times Square by subway

1092Weekly Subways

9 minAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 3.3 mi
Duration: 9 min

What companies run services between 86th Street, NY, USA and Times Square, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 86th Street to 42 St-Times Square every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/E 84 St to 5 Av/W 45 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 24 min. Westchester County Bee-Line System also services this route every 4 hours.

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