The average train between 96th Street and Union Square takes 17 min and the fastest train takes 15 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from 96th Street 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.
Trains run every 20 minutes between 96th Street and Union Square. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from 96th Street is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Union Square at 12:16 AM. All services require a transfer at 96 St and take an average of 17 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from 96th Street to Union Square. However, there are services departing from 96 St station and arriving at 14 St-Union Sq station via 42 St-Times Square station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17 min.
96th Street to Union Square train services, operated by MTA, depart from 96 St station.
96th Street to Union Square train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 14 St-Union Sq station.
The distance between 96th Street and Union Square is 6.6 km.
You can take a vehicle from 96th Street to 14 St-Union Sq via 96 St and 42 St-Times Square in around 16 min.