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How to get fromTimes Square to 59th & Lexby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Times Square to 59th & Lex by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to Lexington Avenue/59th Streetsubway subway R / ...
    7 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dallas BBQ Times Square to American Eagle - 58th/Lexingtonbus bus Essex Express from NYC / ...
    10 min
    $8–13

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Times Square to 59th & Lextaxi taxi 1.8 mi
    3 min
    $12–15

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Times Square to 59th & Lexwalk walk 1.5 mi
    28 min

  5. Bus via Madison Av/E 43 St

    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 43 St to Madison Av/E 61 Stbus bus M1 / ...
    16 min
    $3–8

  6. Bus via Madison Av/E 42 St

    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 42 St to E 59 St/3 Avbus bus Q32
    19 min
    $3–8

Times Square to 59th & Lex by subway

Calendar2192Weekly Subways
Duration7 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1.6 mi
  • Duration: 7 min

What companies run services between Times Square, NY, USA and 59th & Lex, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Times Square to Lexington Avenue/59th Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, Boxcar operates a bus from Dallas BBQ Times Square to American Eagle - 58th/Lexington every 3 hours. Tickets cost $8–13 and the journey takes 10 min.

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