What is the cheapest way to get from 161st Street to Times Square?

The cheapest way to get from 161st Street to Times Square is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from 161st Street to Times Square?

The fastest way to get from 161st Street to Times Square is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $30 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between 161st Street and Times Square?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Grand Concourse/E 158 St and arriving at 5 Av/W 40 St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 44 min.

Is there a direct train between 161st Street and Times Square?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Melrose and arriving at Grand Central Terminal. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

How far is it from 161st Street to Times Square?

The distance between 161st Street and Times Square is 6 miles. The road distance is 7.3 miles.

How do I travel from 161st Street to Times Square without a car?

The best way to get from 161st Street to Times Square without a car is to train which takes 19 min and costs $5 - $10.

How long does it take to get from 161st Street to Times Square?

The train from Melrose to Grand Central Terminal takes 17 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the 161st Street to Times Square bus from?

161st Street to Times Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Grand Concourse/E 158 St station.

Where do I catch the 161st Street to Times Square train from?

161st Street to Times Square train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Melrose station.

Train or bus from 161st Street to Times Square?

The best way to get from 161st Street to Times Square is to train which takes 19 min and costs $5 - $10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $8 and takes 53 min.

Where does the 161st Street to Times Square bus arrive?

161st Street to Times Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 40 St station.

Where does the 161st Street to Times Square train arrive?

161st Street to Times Square train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.

Can I drive from 161st Street to Times Square?

Yes, the driving distance between 161st Street to Times Square is 7 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from 161st Street to Times Square.

Where can I stay near Times Square?

There are 3007+ hotels available in Times Square.

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There are 5 ways to get from 161st Street to Times Square by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Melrose to Grand Central Terminaltrain Harlem
19 min
$5–10
Drive 7.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from 161st Street to Times Squarecar 7.2 mi
16 min
$2
Bus
1. Take the bus from Grand Concourse/E 158 St to 5 Av/W 40 Stbus BxM4
53 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from 161st Street to Times Squaretaxi 7.2 mi
16 min
$30–40
Line 2 subway
1. Take the subway from 3 Av-149 St to 42 St-Times Squaresubway 2
35 min
$3

161st Street to Times Square by foot and train

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Distance: 6.2 mi
Duration: 19 min

What companies run services between 161st Street, NY, USA and Times Square, NY, USA?

Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Melrose to Grand Central Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $5–10 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Grand Concourse/E 158 St to 5 Av/W 40 St hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 44 min.

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