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How to get fromGround Zero to Times Squareby subway, ferry, bus or taxi

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

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  1. Line 1 subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from WTC Cortlandt to 42 St-Times Squaresubway1
    14 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Church St/Vesey St to 6 Av/W 40 StbusM55
    36 min
    $2–7

  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Battery Park City/Vesey St. to Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79ferrySg
    20 min

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ground Zero to Times Squaretaxi3.9 mi
    9 min
    $20–24

Ground Zero to Times Square by foot and subway

Calendar1495Weekly Services
Duration14 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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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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