What is the cheapest way to get from Times Square to Midtown Manhattan?

The cheapest way to get from Times Square to Midtown Manhattan is to subway which costs $3 and takes 4 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Times Square to Midtown Manhattan?

The fastest way to get from Times Square to Midtown Manhattan is to taxi which takes 2 min and costs $8 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Times Square and Midtown Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 6 Av/W 42 St and arriving at 6 Av/W 51 St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

Is there a direct train between Times Square and Midtown Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 42 St-Bryant Park and arriving at 5 Av/53 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 4 min.

How far is it from Times Square to Midtown Manhattan?

The distance between Times Square and Midtown Manhattan is 3914 feet.

How do I travel from Times Square to Midtown Manhattan without a car?

The best way to get from Times Square to Midtown Manhattan without a car is to subway which takes 4 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Times Square to Midtown Manhattan?

The subway from 42 St-Bryant Park to 5 Av/53 St takes 4 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Times Square to Midtown Manhattan bus from?

Times Square to Midtown Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 6 Av/W 42 St station.

Where do I catch the Times Square to Midtown Manhattan train from?

Times Square to Midtown Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, depart from 42 St-Bryant Park station.

Where does the Times Square to Midtown Manhattan bus arrive?

Times Square to Midtown Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 6 Av/W 51 St station.

Where does the Times Square to Midtown Manhattan train arrive?

Times Square to Midtown Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 5 Av/53 St station.

Where can I stay near Midtown Manhattan?

There are 3680+ hotels available in Midtown Manhattan.

Times Square to Midtown Manhattan - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Times Square to Midtown Manhattan 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-Bryant Park to 5 Av/53 Stsubway F / ...
4 min
$3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 42 St to 6 Av/W 51 Stbus M5 / ...
5 min
$2–19
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Times Square to Midtown Manhattantaxi 1 mi
2 min
$8–11
Walk
1. Take the foot from Times Square to Midtown Manhattanwalk 4,020 ft
14 min

Times Square to Midtown Manhattan by subway

795Weekly Subways

4 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,920 ft
Duration: 4 min

What companies run services between Times Square, NY, USA and Midtown Manhattan, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Bryant Park to 5 Av/53 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 4 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 6 Av/W 42 St to 6 Av/W 51 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 5 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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