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

The cheapest way to get from Upper Manhattan to Times Square is to line 2 subway which costs $3 and takes 14 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Upper Manhattan to Times Square is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $23 - $28.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Malcolm X Blvd/W 125 St and arriving at 7 Av/W 41 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 53 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 125th Street - Harlem and arriving at Grand Central Terminal. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from Upper Manhattan to Times Square?

The distance between Upper Manhattan and Times Square is 4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Upper Manhattan to Times Square without a car is to train which takes 13 min and costs $6 - $11.

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

The train from 125th Street - Harlem to Grand Central Terminal takes 13 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

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

Upper Manhattan to Times Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Malcolm X Blvd/W 125 St station.

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

Upper Manhattan to Times Square train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from 125th Street - Harlem station.

Train or bus from Upper Manhattan to Times Square?

The best way to get from Upper Manhattan to Times Square is to train which takes 13 min and costs $6 - $11. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $7 and takes 53 min.

Where does the Upper Manhattan to Times Square bus arrive?

Upper Manhattan to Times Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 7 Av/W 41 St station.

Where does the Upper Manhattan to Times Square train arrive?

Upper Manhattan to Times Square train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.

Where can I stay near Times Square?

There are 3067+ hotels available in Times Square.

Upper Manhattan to Times Square - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Upper Manhattan to Times Square by train, bus, taxi, foot, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Grand Central Terminaltrain Hudson / ...
13 min
$6–11
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Malcolm X Blvd/W 125 St to 7 Av/W 41 Stbus M7
53 min
$2–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Upper Manhattan to Times Squaretaxi 4.7 mi
10 min
$23–28
Walk
1. Take the foot from Upper Manhattan to Times Squarewalk 4.4 mi
1h 24m
Line 2 subway
1. Take the subway from 125 St to 42 St-Times Squaresubway 2 / ...
14 min
$3

Upper Manhattan to Times Square by train

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Distance: 4.1 mi
Duration: 13 min

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

Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from 125th Street - Harlem to Grand Central Terminal every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6–11 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Malcolm X Blvd/W 125 St to 7 Av/W 41 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 53 min.

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