What is the cheapest way to get from Times Square to Ground Zero?

The cheapest way to get from Times Square to Ground Zero is to line 1 subway which costs $3 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Times Square to Ground Zero?

The fastest way to get from Times Square to Ground Zero is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $19 - $24.

Is there a direct bus between Times Square and Ground Zero?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at NYC / Wall Street & Downtown, NY. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Times Square and Ground Zero?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 and arriving at Battery Park City/Vesey St.. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

Is there a direct train between Times Square and Ground Zero?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 42 St-Times Square and arriving at WTC Cortlandt. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

How far is it from Times Square to Ground Zero?

The distance between Times Square and Ground Zero is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Times Square to Ground Zero without a car?

The best way to get from Times Square to Ground Zero without a car is to line 1 subway which takes 16 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Times Square to Ground Zero?

The line 1 subway from 42 St-Times Square to WTC Cortlandt takes 16 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Times Square to Ground Zero bus from?

Times Square to Ground Zero bus services, operated by Martz Bus, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Times Square to Ground Zero train from?

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

Where does the Times Square to Ground Zero bus arrive?

Times Square to Ground Zero bus services, operated by Martz Bus, arrive at NYC / Wall Street & Downtown, NY station.

Where does the Times Square to Ground Zero train arrive?

Times Square to Ground Zero train services, operated by MTA, arrive at WTC Cortlandt station.

Where can I stay near Ground Zero?

There are 2647+ hotels available in Ground Zero.

Times Square to Ground Zero - 6 ways to travel via line 1 subway, ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Times Square to Ground Zero by subway, ferry, 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 WTC Cortlandtsubway 1
16 min
$3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to NYC / Wall Street & Downtown, NYbus 107 / ...
23 min
$2–21
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 to Battery Park City/Vesey St.ferry Sg
23 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Times Square to Ground Zerotaxi 3.8 mi
9 min
$19–24
Bus via Chambers St/Hudson St
1. Take the bus from 7 Av/W 41 St to Chambers St/Hudson Stbus M20
33 min
$2–7
Walk
1. Take the foot from Times Square to Ground Zerowalk 3.5 mi
1h 7m

Times Square to Ground Zero by subway and foot

1495Weekly Services

16 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 3.4 mi
Duration: 16 min

What companies run services between Times Square, NY, USA and Ground Zero, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Times Square to WTC Cortlandt every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, NYC Ferry operates a ferry from Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 to Battery Park City/Vesey St. hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 15 min. Seastreak also services this route 5 times a day.

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