What is the cheapest way to get from Ground Zero to Times Square?

The cheapest way to get from Ground Zero to Times Square is to line 1 subway which costs $3 and takes 14 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Ground Zero to Times Square?

The fastest way to get from Ground Zero to Times Square is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $20 - $24.

Is there a direct bus between Ground Zero and Times Square?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Church St/Vesey St and arriving at 6 Av/W 40 St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 33 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Ground Zero and Times Square?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Battery Park City/Vesey St. and arriving at Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

Is there a direct train between Ground Zero and Times Square?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from WTC Cortlandt and arriving at 42 St-Times Square. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

How far is it from Ground Zero to Times Square?

The distance between Ground Zero and Times Square is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Ground Zero to Times Square without a car?

The best way to get from Ground Zero to Times Square without a car is to line 1 subway which takes 14 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Ground Zero to Times Square?

The line 1 subway from WTC Cortlandt to 42 St-Times Square takes 14 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Ground Zero to Times Square bus from?

Ground Zero to Times Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Church St/Vesey St station.

Where do I catch the Ground Zero to Times Square train from?

Ground Zero to Times Square train services, operated by MTA, depart from WTC Cortlandt station.

Where does the Ground Zero to Times Square bus arrive?

Ground Zero to Times Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 6 Av/W 40 St station.

Where does the Ground Zero to Times Square train arrive?

Ground Zero to Times Square train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 42 St-Times Square station.

Where can I stay near Times Square?

There are 3792+ hotels available in Times Square.

Ground Zero to Times Square - 4 ways to travel via line 1 subway, ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Ground Zero to Times Square by subway, ferry, bus, or taxi

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

Line 1 subway
best
1. Take the subway from WTC Cortlandt to 42 St-Times Square1
14 min
$3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Church St/Vesey St to 6 Av/W 40 StM55
36 min
$2–7
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Battery Park City/Vesey St. to Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79Sg
20 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ground Zero to Times Square3.9 mi
9 min
$20–24

Ground Zero to Times Square by foot and subway

1495Weekly Services

14 minAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 3.4 mi
Duration: 14 min

What companies run services between Ground Zero, NY, USA and Times Square, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from WTC Cortlandt to 42 St-Times Square every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, NYC Ferry operates a ferry from Battery Park City/Vesey St. to Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 12 min. Seastreak also services this route twice daily.

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