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How to get fromLower Manhattan to Times Squareby subway, bus (Flixbus), taxi or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Lower Manhattan to Times Square by subway, bus (Flixbus), taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Prince St to 42 St-Times SquaresubwayN / ...
    11 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cleveland Pl/Spring St to Madison Av/E 35 StbusM1
    23 min
    $1–80

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lower Manhattan to Times Squaretaxi3 mi
    7 min
    $16–20

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Lower Manhattan to Times Squarewalk2.7 mi
    51 min

Lower Manhattan to Times Square by subway

Calendar1772Weekly Subways
Duration11 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Lower Manhattan, NY, USA and Times Square, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Prince St to 42 St-Times Square every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Cleveland Pl/Spring St to Madison Av/E 35 St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 23 min. Three other operators also service this route.

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