What is the cheapest way to get from Times Square to 72nd Street?

The cheapest way to get from Times Square to 72nd Street is to subway which costs $3 and takes 17 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Times Square to 72nd Street?

The fastest way to get from Times Square to 72nd Street is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs $12 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between Times Square and 72nd Street?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madison Av/E 46 St and arriving at Madison Av/E 72 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

Is there a direct train between Times Square and 72nd Street?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 42 St-Times Square and arriving at 72 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

How far is it from Times Square to 72nd Street?

The distance between Times Square and 72nd Street is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Times Square to 72nd Street without a car?

The best way to get from Times Square to 72nd Street without a car is to subway which takes 17 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Times Square to 72nd Street?

The subway from 42 St-Times Square to 72 St takes 8 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Times Square to 72nd Street bus from?

Times Square to 72nd Street bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Madison Av/E 46 St station.

Where do I catch the Times Square to 72nd Street train from?

Times Square to 72nd Street train services, operated by MTA, depart from 42 St-Times Square station.

Where does the Times Square to 72nd Street bus arrive?

Times Square to 72nd Street bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Madison Av/E 72 St station.

Where does the Times Square to 72nd Street train arrive?

Times Square to 72nd Street train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 72 St station.

Where can I stay near 72nd Street?

There are 3769+ hotels available in 72nd Street.

Times Square to 72nd Street - 5 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi, and foot

There are 5 ways to get from Times Square to 72nd Street 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 42 St-Times Square to 72 Stsubway N / ...
17 min
$3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 46 St to Madison Av/E 72 Stbus M1 / ...
17 min
$2–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Times Square to 72nd Streettaxi 2 mi
4 min
$12–16
Walk
1. Take the foot from Times Square to 72nd Streetwalk 1.7 mi
33 min
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to 5 Av/59 Stsubway R / ...
2. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 58 St to Madison Av/E 72 Stbus M1 / ...
17 min
$5–10

Times Square to 72nd Street by subway and foot

2099Weekly Services

17 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Times Square to 72nd Street.

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Distance: 2.8 mi
Duration: 17 min

What companies run services between Times Square, NY, USA and 72nd Street, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Times Square to 72 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 46 St to Madison Av/E 72 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 16 min. Boxcar also services this route 4 times a day.

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