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 Adam C Powell Blvd/W 125 St and arriving at 5 Av/W 45 St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 125 St and arriving at 42 St-Times Square. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

How far is it from Upper Manhattan to Times Square?

The distance between Upper Manhattan and Times Square is 5 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 line 2 subway which takes 14 min and costs $3.

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

The line 2 subway from 125 St to 42 St-Times Square takes 14 min including transfers and departs every five 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 Adam C Powell 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 MTA, depart from 125 St station.

Train or bus from Upper Manhattan to Times Square?

The best way to get from Upper Manhattan to Times Square is to bus which takes 34 min and costs $2 - $7. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6 - $11 and takes 16 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 5 Av/W 45 St station.

Where does the Upper Manhattan to Times Square train arrive?

Upper Manhattan to Times Square train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 42 St-Times Square station.

Where can I stay near Times Square?

There are 3407+ hotels available in Times Square.

Upper Manhattan to Times Square - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 2 subway

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

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

Line 2 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 125 St to 42 St-Times Squaresubway 2 / ...
14 min
$3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Adam C Powell Blvd/W 125 St to 5 Av/W 45 Stbus M2
34 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
Train
1. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Grand Central Terminaltrain Hudson / ...
16 min
$6–11

Upper Manhattan to Times Square by subway

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Distance: 5 mi
Duration: 14 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 125 St to 42 St-Times Square every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Adam C Powell Blvd/W 125 St to 5 Av/W 45 St hourly. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 34 min.

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