What is the cheapest way to get from Lower Manhattan to Times Square?

The cheapest way to get from Lower Manhattan to Times Square is to taxi which costs $16 - $20 and takes 7 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Lower Manhattan to Times Square?

The fastest way to get from Lower Manhattan to Times Square is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs $16 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Lower Manhattan and Times Square?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cleveland Pl/Spring St and arriving at Madison Av/E 43 St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.

Is there a direct train between Lower Manhattan and Times Square?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Prince St and arriving at 42 St-Times Square. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from Lower Manhattan to Times Square?

The distance between Lower Manhattan and Times Square is 2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lower Manhattan to Times Square without a car is to subway which takes 11 min and costs .

How long does it take to get from Lower Manhattan to Times Square?

The subway from Prince St to 42 St-Times Square takes 11 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Lower Manhattan to Times Square bus from?

Lower Manhattan to Times Square bus services, operated by MTA New York City Transit, depart from Cleveland Pl/Spring St station.

Where do I catch the Lower Manhattan to Times Square train from?

Lower Manhattan to Times Square train services, operated by MTA New York City Transit, depart from Prince St station.

Where does the Lower Manhattan to Times Square bus arrive?

Lower Manhattan to Times Square bus services, operated by MTA New York City Transit, arrive at Madison Av/E 43 St station.

Where does the Lower Manhattan to Times Square train arrive?

Lower Manhattan to Times Square train services, operated by MTA New York City Transit, arrive at 42 St-Times Square station.

Where can I stay near Times Square?

There are 4557+ hotels available in Times Square.

Lower Manhattan to Times Square - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Lower Manhattan 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.

Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Prince St to 42 St-Times Squaresubway N / ...
11 min
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cleveland Pl/Spring St to Madison Av/E 43 Stbus M1
26 min
$1–80
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lower Manhattan to Times Squaretaxi 3 mi
7 min
$16–20
Walk
1. Take the foot from Lower Manhattan to Times Squarewalk 2.7 mi
51 min

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lower Manhattan to Times Square.

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Distance: 2.2 mi
Duration: 11 min

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

MTA New York City Transit operates a subway from Prince St to 42 St-Times Square every 5 minutes, and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, MTA New York City Transit operates a bus from Cleveland Pl/Spring St to Madison Av/E 43 St every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 26 min. Five other operators also service this route.

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