There are 5 ways to get from Williams Bridge to Times Square by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Williams Bridge to Grand Central TerminalHarlem
31 min$7–12Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from White Plains Rd/East Gun Hill Rd to 5 Av/W 43 StBxM11
1h 9m$2–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Williams Bridge to Times Square12.8 mi
20 min$55–75Drive 12.8 mi
- Drive from Williams Bridge to Times Square12.8 mi
20 min$3–4Line 2 subway
- Take the subway from Gun Hill Rd to 42 St-Times Square2
46 min$3
Williams Bridge to Times Square by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Williams Bridge to Times Square is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 20 min.
The fastest way to get from Williams Bridge to Times Square is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $55 - $75.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from White Plains Rd/East Gun Hill Rd and arriving at 5 Av/W 43 St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 9m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Williams Bridge and arriving at Grand Central Terminal. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.
The distance between Williams Bridge and Times Square is 10 miles. The road distance is 12.9 miles.
The best way to get from Williams Bridge to Times Square without a car is to train which takes 31 min and costs $7 - $12.
The train from Williams Bridge to Grand Central Terminal takes 31 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Williams Bridge to Times Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from White Plains Rd/East Gun Hill Rd station.
Williams Bridge to Times Square train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Williams Bridge station.
The best way to get from Williams Bridge to Times Square is to train which takes 31 min and costs $7 - $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $7 and takes 1h 9m.
What companies run services between Williams Bridge, NY, USA and Times Square, NY, USA?
Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Williams Bridge to Grand Central Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $7–12 and the journey takes 31 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from White Plains Rd/East Gun Hill Rd to 5 Av/W 43 St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 1h 9m.
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- Phone
- 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Williams Bridge to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $7–9
- Peak
- $10–12
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Gun Hill Rd to 42 St-Times Square
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Adult
- $3
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from White Plains Rd/East Gun Hill Rd to 5 Av/W 43 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- http://www.mta.info
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/schedules
- Standard Fare
- $2–7
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Estimated price
- $55–75
Mexico Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914-968-6666
- Website
- mexicocs.com
Scotty's Taxi
- Phone
- +1 210-943-1234
- Website
- scottystaxicab.com
Lime Car Service & Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-461-9999
- Website
- limetaxicab.com
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Williams Bridge to Times Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 43 St station.
Williams Bridge to Times Square train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Williams Bridge to Times Square is 13 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Williams Bridge to Times Square.
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