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How to get fromTimes Square to New York Public Library Main Branchby subway, bus or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Times Square to New York Public Library Main Branch by subway, bus, or foot

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  1. Line 7 subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to 5th Avenuesubway7 / ...
    4 min
    $3
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from W 42 St/Broadway to W 42 St/5 AvbusM42
    4 min
    $2–7
  3. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Times Square to New York Public Library Main Branchwalk2,410 ft
    8 min
  4. Bus via Dallas BBQ Times Square

    1. Take the bus from Dallas BBQ Times Square to Grand Central TerminalbusEssex Express from NYC / ...
    11 min
    $8–12

Times Square to New York Public Library Main Branch by subway and foot

Calendar1934Weekly Services
Duration4 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Times Square, NY, USA and New York Public Library Main Branch, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Times Square to 5th Avenue every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 2 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from W 42 St/Broadway to W 42 St/5 Av every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 3 min.

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