What is the cheapest way to get from 72nd Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Times Square?

The cheapest way to get from 72nd Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Times Square is to line 2 subway which costs $3 and takes 8 min.

What is the fastest way to get from 72nd Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Times Square?

The fastest way to get from 72nd Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Times Square is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs $11 - $15.

Is there a direct train between 72nd Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) and Times Square?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 72 St and arriving at 42 St-Times Square. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4 min.

Where do I catch the 72nd Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Times Square bus from?

72nd Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Times Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Columbus Av/W 72 St station.

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72nd Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Times Square

Q: Is there a direct bus between 72nd Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) and Times Square?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Columbus Av/W 72 St and arriving at 7 Av/W 44 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

Q: How far is it from 72nd Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Times Square?

The distance between 72nd Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) and Times Square is 2 miles.

Q: How do I travel from 72nd Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Times Square without a car?

The best way to get from 72nd Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Times Square without a car is to line 2 subway which takes 8 min and costs $3.

Q: How long does it take to get from 72nd Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Times Square?

The line 2 subway from 72 St to 42 St-Times Square takes 4 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Q: Where do I catch the 72nd Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Times Square train from?

72nd Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Times Square train services, operated by MTA, depart from 72 St station.

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There are 4 ways to get from 72nd Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Times Square by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 2 subway
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1. Take the subway from 72 St to 42 St-Times Squaresubway 2 / ...
8 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Columbus Av/W 72 St to 7 Av/W 44 Stbus M7
16 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from 72nd Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Times Squaretaxi 1.6 mi
3 min
$11–15
Walk
1. Take the walk from 72nd Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Times Squarewalk 1.6 mi
30 min

72nd Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Times Square by foot and subway

2162Weekly Services

8 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 2 mi
Duration: 8 min

What companies run services between 72nd Street Station (Second Avenue Subway), NY, USA and Times Square, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 72 St to 42 St-Times Square every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 4 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Columbus Av/W 72 St to 7 Av/W 44 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 16 min.

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