What is the cheapest way to get from Times Square to 79th Street?

The cheapest way to get from Times Square to 79th Street is to line 6 subway which costs $3 and takes 14 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Times Square to 79th Street?

The fastest way to get from Times Square to 79th Street is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $14 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between Times Square and 79th Street?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madison Av/E 46 St and arriving at Madison Av/E 77 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

Is there a direct train between Times Square and 79th Street?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grand Central-42 St and arriving at 77 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from Times Square to 79th Street?

The distance between Times Square and 79th Street is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Times Square to 79th Street without a car?

The best way to get from Times Square to 79th Street without a car is to line 6 subway which takes 14 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Times Square to 79th Street?

The line 6 subway from Grand Central-42 St to 77 St takes 7 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Times Square to 79th Street bus from?

Times Square to 79th Street bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Madison Av/E 46 St station.

Where do I catch the Times Square to 79th Street train from?

Times Square to 79th Street train services, operated by MTA, depart from Grand Central-42 St station.

Where does the Times Square to 79th Street bus arrive?

Times Square to 79th Street bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Madison Av/E 77 St station.

Where does the Times Square to 79th Street train arrive?

Times Square to 79th Street train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 77 St station.

Where can I stay near 79th Street?

There are 3706+ hotels available in 79th Street.

Times Square to 79th Street - 6 ways to travel via line 6 subway, bus, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Times Square to 79th 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.

Line 6 subway
best
1. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to 77 Stsubway 4 / ...
14 min
$3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 46 St to Madison Av/E 77 Stbus M1 / ...
20 min
$2–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Times Square to 79th Streettaxi 2.4 mi
5 min
$14–17
Walk
1. Take the foot from Times Square to 79th Streetwalk 2.1 mi
39 min
Subway
1. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to 86th Streetsubway Q / ...
21 min
$3
Line 1 subway, bus
1. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to 79 Stsubway 1 / ...
2. Take the bus from W 79 St/Broadway to E 79 St/5 Avbus M79-Sbs
22 min
$5–10

Times Square to 79th Street by subway and foot

1805Weekly Services

14 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2.1 mi
Duration: 14 min

What companies run services between Times Square, NY, USA and 79th Street, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Grand Central-42 St to 77 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 46 St to Madison Av/E 77 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 19 min.

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