What is the cheapest way to get from 72nd Street to Times Square?

The cheapest way to get from 72nd Street to Times Square is to subway which costs $3 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from 72nd Street to Times Square?

The fastest way to get from 72nd Street to Times Square is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs $12 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between 72nd Street and Times Square?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5th AVE @ 69th ST and arriving at 5th AVE @ 43rd ST. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

Is there a direct train between 72nd Street and Times Square?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 72 St and arriving at 42 St-Times Square. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from 72nd Street to Times Square?

The distance between 72nd Street and Times Square is 2 miles.

How do I travel from 72nd Street to Times Square without a car?

The best way to get from 72nd Street to Times Square without a car is to bus via 5th AVE @ 69th ST which takes 10 min and costs $2 - $12.

How long does it take to get from 72nd Street to Times Square?

The bus from 5th AVE @ 69th ST to 5th AVE @ 43rd ST takes 6 min including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the 72nd Street to Times Square bus from?

72nd Street to Times Square bus services, operated by Westchester County Bee-Line System, depart from 5th AVE @ 69th ST station.

Where do I catch the 72nd Street to Times Square train from?

72nd Street to Times Square train services, operated by MTA, depart from 72 St station.

Where does the 72nd Street to Times Square bus arrive?

72nd Street to Times Square bus services, operated by Westchester County Bee-Line System, arrive at 5th AVE @ 43rd ST station.

Where does the 72nd Street to Times Square train arrive?

72nd Street to Times Square train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 42 St-Times Square station.

Where can I stay near Times Square?

There are 3953+ hotels available in Times Square.

72nd Street to Times Square - 6 ways to travel via bus, subway, taxi, and foot

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There are 6 ways to get from 72nd Street to Times Square by bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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Bus via 5th AVE @ 69th ST
best
1. Take the bus from 5th AVE @ 69th ST to 5th AVE @ 43rd STbus 28
10 min
$2–12
Subway
1. Take the subway from 72 St to 42 St-Times Squaresubway N / ...
16 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from 72nd Street to Times Squaretaxi 1.9 mi
4 min
$12–16
Walk
1. Take the foot from 72nd Street to Times Squarewalk 1.7 mi
33 min
Bus
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 72 St to 5 Av/W 45 Stbus M1 / ...
18 min
$3–8
Bus, subway
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 72 St to 5 Av/W 59 Stbus M1 / ...
2. Take the subway from 5 Av/59 St to 42 St-Times Squaresubway R / ...
19 min
$6–10

72nd Street to Times Square by foot and bus

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What companies run services between 72nd Street, NY, USA and Times Square, NY, USA?

Westchester County Bee-Line System operates a bus from 5th AVE @ 69th ST to 5th AVE @ 43rd ST every 4 hours. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 6 min. Boxcar also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, MTA operates a subway from 72 St to 42 St-Times Square every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 7 min.

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