What is the cheapest way to get from 96th Street to Times Square?

The cheapest way to get from 96th Street to Times Square is to line 2 subway which costs $3 and takes 9 min.

What is the fastest way to get from 96th Street to Times Square?

The fastest way to get from 96th Street to Times Square is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $16 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between 96th Street and Times Square?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Columbus Av/W 94 St and arriving at 7 Av/W 44 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.

Is there a direct train between 96th Street and Times Square?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 96 St and arriving at 42 St-Times Square. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from 96th Street to Times Square?

The distance between 96th Street and Times Square is 3 miles.

How do I travel from 96th Street to Times Square without a car?

The best way to get from 96th Street to Times Square without a car is to line 2 subway which takes 9 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from 96th Street to Times Square?

The line 2 subway from 96 St to 42 St-Times Square takes 7 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the 96th Street to Times Square bus from?

96th Street to Times Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Columbus Av/W 94 St station.

Where do I catch the 96th Street to Times Square train from?

96th Street to Times Square train services, operated by MTA, depart from 96 St station.

Where does the 96th Street to Times Square bus arrive?

96th Street to Times Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 7 Av/W 44 St station.

Where does the 96th Street to Times Square train arrive?

96th 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 3420+ hotels available in Times Square.

96th Street to Times Square - 5 ways to travel via line 2 subway, bus, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from 96th 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 2 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 96 St to 42 St-Times Squaresubway 2 / ...
9 min
$3
Bus via Columbus Av/W 94 St
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Columbus Av/W 94 St to 7 Av/W 44 Stbus M7
36 min
$2–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from 96th Street to Times Squaretaxi 3 mi
6 min
$16–20
Walk
1. Take the foot from 96th Street to Times Squarewalk 2.9 mi
55 min
Bus
1. Take the bus from Broadway/W 97 St to 7 Av/W 42 Stbus M104
39 min
$2–7

96th Street to Times Square by foot and subway

2142Weekly Services

9 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3 mi
Duration: 9 min

What companies run services between 96th Street, NY, USA and Times Square, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 96 St to 42 St-Times Square every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Columbus Av/W 94 St to 7 Av/W 44 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 31 min.

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