What is the cheapest way to get from Times Square to 96th Street?

The cheapest way to get from Times Square to 96th Street is to line 1 subway which costs $3 and takes 12 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Times Square to 96th Street?

The fastest way to get from Times Square to 96th Street is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $16 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Times Square and 96th Street?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 6 Av/W 45 St and arriving at Riverside Dr/W 97 St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

Is there a direct train between Times Square and 96th Street?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 42 St-Times Square and arriving at 96 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Times Square to 96th Street?

The distance between Times Square and 96th Street is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Times Square to 96th Street without a car?

The best way to get from Times Square to 96th Street without a car is to line 1 subway which takes 12 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Times Square to 96th Street?

The line 1 subway from 42 St-Times Square to 96 St takes 10 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Times Square to 96th Street bus from?

Times Square to 96th Street bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 6 Av/W 45 St station.

Where do I catch the Times Square to 96th Street train from?

Times Square to 96th Street train services, operated by MTA, depart from 42 St-Times Square station.

Where does the Times Square to 96th Street bus arrive?

Times Square to 96th Street bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Riverside Dr/W 97 St station.

Where does the Times Square to 96th Street train arrive?

Times Square to 96th Street train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 96 St station.

Where can I stay near 96th Street?

There are 3778+ hotels available in 96th Street.

Times Square to 96th Street - 4 ways to travel via line 1 subway, bus, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Times Square to 96th 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 1 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to 96 Stsubway 1 / ...
12 min
$3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 45 St to Riverside Dr/W 97 Stbus M5
30 min
$2–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Times Square to 96th Streettaxi 3 mi
6 min
$16–20
Walk
1. Take the foot from Times Square to 96th Streetwalk 2.9 mi
55 min

Times Square to 96th Street by subway and foot

3533Weekly Services

12 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3 mi
Duration: 12 min

What companies run services between Times Square, NY, USA and 96th Street, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Times Square to 96 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 6 Av/W 45 St to Riverside Dr/W 97 St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 25 min.

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