What is the cheapest way to get from 55th Street Station to Times Square?

The cheapest way to get from 55th Street Station to Times Square is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 21 min.

What is the fastest way to get from 55th Street Station to Times Square?

The fastest way to get from 55th Street Station to Times Square is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $40 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between 55th Street Station and Times Square?

No, there is no direct bus from 55th Street Station to Times Square. However, there are services departing from 60 St/13 Av and arriving at Madison Av/E 42 St via Shore Rd/72 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

Is there a direct train between 55th Street Station and Times Square?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 55 St and arriving at 42 St-Bryant Park. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.

How far is it from 55th Street Station to Times Square?

The distance between 55th Street Station and Times Square is 10 miles. The road distance is 10.4 miles.

How do I travel from 55th Street Station to Times Square without a car?

The best way to get from 55th Street Station to Times Square without a car is to subway which takes 36 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from 55th Street Station to Times Square?

The subway from 55 St to 42 St-Bryant Park takes 36 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the 55th Street Station to Times Square bus from?

55th Street Station to Times Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 60 St/13 Av station.

Where do I catch the 55th Street Station to Times Square train from?

55th Street Station to Times Square train services, operated by MTA, depart from 55 St station.

Where does the 55th Street Station to Times Square bus arrive?

55th Street Station to Times Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Shore Rd/71 St station.

Where does the 55th Street Station to Times Square train arrive?

55th Street Station to Times Square train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 42 St-Bryant Park station.

Can I drive from 55th Street Station to Times Square?

Yes, the driving distance between 55th Street Station to Times Square is 10 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from 55th Street Station to Times Square.

Where can I stay near Times Square?

There are 3173+ hotels available in Times Square.

55th Street Station to Times Square - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus

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There are 4 ways to get from 55th Street Station to Times Square by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 55 St to 42 St-Bryant Parksubway D
36 min
$3
Drive 10.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from 55th Street Station to Times Squarecar 10.4 mi
21 min
$2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 60 St/13 Av to Shore Rd/71 Stbus B9
2. Take the bus from Shore Rd/72 St to Madison Av/E 42 Stbus X27 / ...
1h 50m
$6–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from 55th Street Station to Times Squaretaxi 10.4 mi
21 min
$40–55

55th Street Station to Times Square by foot and subway

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Distance: 10.1 mi
Duration: 36 min

What companies run services between 55th Street Station, NY, USA and Times Square, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 55 St to 42 St-Bryant Park every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from 55th Street Station to Madison Av/E 42 St via 60 St/13 Av, Shore Rd/71 St, and Shore Rd/72 St in around 1h 50m.

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