What is the cheapest way to get from Times Square to Alphabet City?

The cheapest way to get from Times Square to Alphabet City is to subway which costs $3 and takes 5 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Times Square to Alphabet City?

The fastest way to get from Times Square to Alphabet City is to subway which takes 5 min and costs $3.

Is there a direct bus between Times Square and Alphabet City?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5 Av/W 41 St and arriving at E 8 St/Lafayette St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

Is there a direct train between Times Square and Alphabet City?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 42 St-Times Square and arriving at 14 St-Union Sq. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

How far is it from Times Square to Alphabet City?

The distance between Times Square and Alphabet City is 1 miles.

How do I travel from Times Square to Alphabet City without a car?

The best way to get from Times Square to Alphabet City without a car is to subway which takes 5 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Times Square to Alphabet City?

The subway from 42 St-Times Square to 14 St-Union Sq takes 5 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Times Square to Alphabet City bus from?

Times Square to Alphabet City bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 5 Av/W 41 St station.

Where do I catch the Times Square to Alphabet City train from?

Times Square to Alphabet City train services, operated by MTA, depart from 42 St-Times Square station.

Where does the Times Square to Alphabet City bus arrive?

Times Square to Alphabet City bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at E 8 St/Lafayette St station.

Where does the Times Square to Alphabet City train arrive?

Times Square to Alphabet City train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 14 St-Union Sq station.

Where can I stay near Alphabet City?

There are 3722+ hotels available in Alphabet City.

Times Square to Alphabet City - 6 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Times Square to Alphabet City 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 14 St-Union Sqsubway Q / ...
5 min
$3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 41 St to E 8 St/Lafayette Stbus M1 / ...
18 min
$2–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Times Square to Alphabet Citytaxi 2.8 mi
6 min
$15–19
Walk
1. Take the foot from Times Square to Alphabet Citywalk 2.6 mi
50 min
Bus via Avenue C/E 12 St
1. Take the bus from 7 Av/W 41 St to Avenue Of The Americas/W 16 Stbus M7
2. Take the bus from W 14 St/6 Av to Avenue C/E 12 Stbus M14d-Sbs
31 min
$5–14
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from 42 St-Bryant Park to W 4 St-Wash Sqsubway B / ...
2. Take the bus from W 8 St/6 Av to E 10 St/Avenue Cbus M8
33 min
$5–10

Times Square to Alphabet City by subway

3284Weekly Subways

5 minAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Times Square to Alphabet City.

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Distance: 1.4 mi
Duration: 5 min

What companies run services between Times Square, NY, USA and Alphabet City, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Times Square to 14 St-Union Sq every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 5 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/W 41 St to E 8 St/Lafayette St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 18 min.

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