What is the cheapest way to get from Times Square to 85th Street?

The cheapest way to get from Times Square to 85th Street is to subway which costs $3 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Times Square to 85th Street?

The fastest way to get from Times Square to 85th Street is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $15 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between Times Square and 85th Street?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madison Av/E 46 St and arriving at Madison Av/E 83 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.

Is there a direct train between Times Square and 85th Street?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 42 St-Times Square and arriving at 86th Street. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Times Square to 85th Street?

The distance between Times Square and 85th Street is 4 miles.

How do I travel from Times Square to 85th Street without a car?

The best way to get from Times Square to 85th Street without a car is to subway which takes 16 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Times Square to 85th Street?

The subway from 42 St-Times Square to 86th Street takes 10 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Times Square to 85th Street bus from?

Times Square to 85th Street bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Madison Av/E 46 St station.

Where do I catch the Times Square to 85th Street train from?

Times Square to 85th Street train services, operated by MTA, depart from 42 St-Times Square station.

Where does the Times Square to 85th Street bus arrive?

Times Square to 85th Street bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Madison Av/E 83 St station.

Where does the Times Square to 85th Street train arrive?

Times Square to 85th Street train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 86th Street station.

Where can I stay near 85th Street?

There are 3698+ hotels available in 85th Street.

Times Square to 85th Street - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi, and foot

There are 4 ways to get from Times Square to 85th 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 86th StreetQ / ...
16 min
$3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 46 St to Madison Av/E 83 StM1 / ...
25 min
$2–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Times Square to 85th Street2.7 mi
6 min
$15–19
Walk
1. Take the foot from Times Square to 85th Street2.4 mi
45 min

Times Square to 85th Street by subway and foot

1092Weekly Services

16 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 3.6 mi
Duration: 16 min

What companies run services between Times Square, NY, USA and 85th Street, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Times Square to 86th Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 46 St to Madison Av/E 83 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 22 min. Westchester County Bee-Line System also services this route every 4 hours.

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