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

The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Times Square is to line 1 subway which costs $3 and takes 6 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Times Square is to line 1 subway which takes 6 min and costs $3.

Is there a direct bus between Manhattan and Times Square?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Columbus Av/W 80 St and arriving at 7 Av/W 44 St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

Is there a direct train between Manhattan and Times Square?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 72 St and arriving at 42 St-Times Square. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

How far is it from Manhattan to Times Square?

The distance between Manhattan and Times Square is 2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manhattan to Times Square without a car is to line 1 subway which takes 6 min and costs $3.

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

The line 1 subway from 72 St to 42 St-Times Square takes 6 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

Manhattan to Times Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Columbus Av/W 80 St station.

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

Manhattan to Times Square train services, operated by MTA, depart from 72 St station.

Where does the Manhattan to Times Square bus arrive?

Manhattan to Times Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 7 Av/W 44 St station.

Where does the Manhattan to Times Square train arrive?

Manhattan 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.

Manhattan to Times Square - 4 ways to travel via line 1 subway, bus, and taxi

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

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Manhattan to Times Square by subway

3532Weekly Subways

6 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1.8 mi
Duration: 6 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 72 St to 42 St-Times Square every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Columbus Av/W 80 St to 7 Av/W 44 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 20 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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