What is the cheapest way to get from 71st Street Station to Times Square?

The cheapest way to get from 71st Street Station to Times Square is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 22 min.

What is the fastest way to get from 71st Street Station to Times Square?

The fastest way to get from 71st Street Station to Times Square is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $45 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between 71st Street Station and Times Square?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 86 St/14 Av and arriving at Madison Av/E 42 St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.

Is there a direct train between 71st Street Station and Times Square?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 71 St and arriving at 42 St-Bryant Park. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.

How far is it from 71st Street Station to Times Square?

The distance between 71st Street Station and Times Square is 11 miles. The road distance is 11.2 miles.

How do I travel from 71st Street Station to Times Square without a car?

The best way to get from 71st Street Station to Times Square without a car is to subway which takes 40 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from 71st Street Station to Times Square?

The subway from 71 St to 42 St-Bryant Park takes 40 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the 71st Street Station to Times Square bus from?

71st Street Station to Times Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 86 St/14 Av station.

Where do I catch the 71st Street Station to Times Square train from?

71st Street Station to Times Square train services, operated by MTA, depart from 71 St station.

Where does the 71st Street Station to Times Square bus arrive?

71st Street Station to Times Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Madison Av/E 42 St station.

Where does the 71st Street Station to Times Square train arrive?

71st Street Station to Times Square train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 42 St-Bryant Park station.

Can I drive from 71st Street Station to Times Square?

Yes, the driving distance between 71st Street Station to Times Square is 11 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from 71st Street Station to Times Square.

Where can I stay near Times Square?

There are 3572+ hotels available in Times Square.

71st Street Station to Times Square - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus

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There are 4 ways to get from 71st Street Station to Times Square by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 71 St to 42 St-Bryant Parksubway D
40 min
$3
Drive 11.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from 71st Street Station to Times Squarecar 11.2 mi
22 min
$2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 86 St/14 Av to Madison Av/E 42 Stbus X28 / ...
1h 20m
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from 71st Street Station to Times Squaretaxi 11.2 mi
22 min
$45–55

71st Street Station to Times Square by foot and subway

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Distance: 11 mi
Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between 71st Street Station, NY, USA and Times Square, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 71 St to 42 St-Bryant Park every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 86 St/14 Av to Madison Av/E 42 St hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h.

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