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Midtown Manhattan to Times Square buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Midtown Manhattan and Times Square takes 8 min and the fastest bus takes 3 min. The bus runs at least 12 times per hour from Midtown Manhattan to Times 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.

8 min
Duration
3,680 ft
Distance
$8
Average price
Every 5 minutes
Frequency

Midtown Manhattan to Times Square bus times

Buses run every 5 minutes between Midtown Manhattan and Times Square. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Midtown Manhattan is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Times Square at 11:58 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 8 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    bus bus 11 min • Direct
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    bus bus 10 min • Direct
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    bus bus 8 min • Direct
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    bus bus 8 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    bus bus 6 min • Direct
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    bus bus 3 min • Direct
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    bus bus 3 min • Direct
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    bus bus 3 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    bus bus 3 min • Direct
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    bus bus 3 min • Direct
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    bus bus 3 min • Direct
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    bus bus 3 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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

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    bus bus 6 min • Direct
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    bus bus 3 min • Direct
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    bus bus 3 min • Direct
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    bus bus 3 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    bus bus 6 min • Direct
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    bus bus 3 min • Direct
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    bus bus 3 min • Direct
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    bus bus 3 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    bus bus 6 min • Direct
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    bus bus 3 min • Direct
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    bus bus 3 min • Direct
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    bus bus 3 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Midtown Manhattan to Times 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.

Map of how to get from Midtown Manhattan to Times Square.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,680 ft
  • Duration: 8 min

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

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/W 56 St to 5 Av/W 42 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 9 min. Boxcar also services this route hourly.

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