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Columbus Circle to Union Square buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Columbus Circle and Union Square takes 18 min and the fastest bus takes 7 min. The bus runs at least 9 times per hour from Columbus Circle to Union Square. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

18 min
Duration
2 mi
Distance
$3
Average price
Every 10 minutes
Frequency

Columbus Circle to Union Square bus times

Buses run every 10 minutes between Columbus Circle and Union Square. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Columbus Circle is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Union Square at 12:05 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 18 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    bus bus 13 min • Direct

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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    bus bus 9 min • Direct
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    bus bus 10 min • Direct
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    bus bus 9 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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    bus bus 9 min • Direct
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    bus bus 10 min • Direct
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    bus bus 9 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    bus bus 8 min • Direct
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    bus bus 8 min • Direct
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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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    bus bus 9 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    bus bus 9 min • Direct
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    bus bus 9 min • Direct
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    bus bus 9 min • Direct
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    bus bus 9 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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    bus bus 9 min • Direct
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    bus bus 10 min • Direct
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    bus bus 9 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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    bus bus 9 min • Direct
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    bus bus 10 min • Direct
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    bus bus 9 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Columbus Circle to Union Square? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1.9 mi
  • Duration: 18 min

What companies run services between Columbus Circle, NY, USA and Union Square, NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/W 56 St to 5 Av/W 17 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 20 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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