What is the cheapest way to get from Harlem to Times Square?

The cheapest way to get from Harlem to Times Square is to line 2 subway which costs $3 and takes 14 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Harlem to Times Square?

The fastest way to get from Harlem to Times Square is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $23 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Harlem and Times Square?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Adam C Powell Blvd/W 122 St and arriving at 5 Av/W 45 St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.

Is there a direct train between Harlem and Times Square?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 125th Street - Harlem and arriving at Grand Central Terminal. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

How far is it from Harlem to Times Square?

The distance between Harlem and Times Square is 4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Harlem to Times Square without a car is to train which takes 14 min and costs $6 - $11.

How long does it take to get from Harlem to Times Square?

The train from 125th Street - Harlem to Grand Central Terminal takes 14 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Harlem to Times Square bus from?

Harlem to Times Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Adam C Powell Blvd/W 122 St station.

Where do I catch the Harlem to Times Square train from?

Harlem to Times Square train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from 125th Street - Harlem station.

Train or bus from Harlem to Times Square?

The best way to get from Harlem to Times Square is to train which takes 14 min and costs $6 - $11. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $7 and takes 32 min.

Where does the Harlem to Times Square bus arrive?

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

Where does the Harlem to Times Square train arrive?

Harlem to Times Square train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.

Where can I stay near Times Square?

There are 3712+ hotels available in Times Square.

Harlem to Times Square - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and foot

There are 5 ways to get from Harlem to Times Square by train, bus, taxi, foot, or subway

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Grand Central TerminalHudson / ...
14 min
$6–11
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Adam C Powell Blvd/W 122 St to 5 Av/W 45 StM2
32 min
$2–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Harlem to Times Square4.7 mi
10 min
$23–28
Walk
1. Take the foot from Harlem to Times Square4.4 mi
1h 25m
Line 2 subway
1. Take the subway from 125 St to 42 St-Times Square2 / ...
14 min
$3

Harlem to Times Square by train

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Distance: 4.1 mi
Duration: 14 min

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

Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from 125th Street - Harlem to Grand Central Terminal every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6–11 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Adam C Powell Blvd/W 122 St to 5 Av/W 45 St hourly. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 32 min.

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