The average bus between Times Square and Garden City South takes 2h 28m and the fastest bus takes 2h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Times Square to Garden City South. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Times Square and Garden City South. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Times Square is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Garden City South at 12:20 AM. All services require a transfer at 188 St/64 Av and take an average of 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 7m • 2 changes


2h 17m • 2 changes


2h 17m • 2 changes


2h 17m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Times Square to Garden City South. However, there are services departing from Times Square station and arriving at Garden City South station via 188 St/64 Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Times Square to Garden City South bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 6 Av/W 42 St station.
Times Square to Garden City South bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Semton Bl / Hempstead station.
The distance between Times Square and Garden City South is 27.8 km. The road distance is 41 km.
You can take a bus from 6 Av/W 42 St to Semton Bl / Hempstead via 188 St/64 Av, Hillside Av/179 St, and 178 St / Hillside in around 2h 15m.