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

The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Times Square is to subway which costs $3 and takes 10 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 taxi which takes 6 min and costs $15 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between Manhattan and Times Square?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Columbus Av/W 75 St and arriving at 7 Av/W 44 St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

Is there a direct train between Manhattan and Times Square?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 86 St and arriving at 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 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 subway which takes 10 min and costs $3.

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

The subway from 86 St to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal takes 10 min including transfers and departs every 15 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 75 St station.

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

Manhattan to Times Square train services, operated by MTA, depart from 86 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-Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where can I stay near Times Square?

There are 3926+ hotels available in Times Square.

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

There are 4 ways to get from 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 86 St to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminalsubway C / ...
10 min
$3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Columbus Av/W 75 St to 7 Av/W 44 Stbus M7
18 min
$2–75
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manhattan to Times Squaretaxi 2.6 mi
6 min
$15–18
Walk
1. Take the foot from Manhattan to Times Squarewalk 2.3 mi
44 min

Manhattan to Times Square by subway

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Distance: 2.2 mi
Duration: 10 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 86 St to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Columbus Av/W 75 St to 7 Av/W 44 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 18 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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