What is the cheapest way to get from 81st Street Station (IRT Ninth Avenue Line) to Times Square?

The cheapest way to get from 81st Street Station (IRT Ninth Avenue Line) to Times Square is to subway which costs $3 and takes 13 min.

What is the fastest way to get from 81st Street Station (IRT Ninth Avenue Line) to Times Square?

The fastest way to get from 81st Street Station (IRT Ninth Avenue Line) to Times Square is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $13 - $16.

Is there a direct train between 81st Street Station (IRT Ninth Avenue Line) and Times Square?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 81 St-Museum of Natural History and arriving at 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

Where do I catch the 81st Street Station (IRT Ninth Avenue Line) to Times Square bus from?

81st Street Station (IRT Ninth Avenue Line) to Times Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Columbus Av/W 80 St station.

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81st Street Station (IRT Ninth Avenue Line) to Times Square

Q: Is there a direct bus between 81st Street Station (IRT Ninth Avenue Line) and Times Square?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Columbus Av/W 80 St and arriving at 7 Av/W 44 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

Q: How far is it from 81st Street Station (IRT Ninth Avenue Line) to Times Square?

The distance between 81st Street Station (IRT Ninth Avenue Line) and Times Square is 2 miles.

Q: How do I travel from 81st Street Station (IRT Ninth Avenue Line) to Times Square without a car?

The best way to get from 81st Street Station (IRT Ninth Avenue Line) to Times Square without a car is to subway which takes 13 min and costs $3.

Q: How long does it take to get from 81st Street Station (IRT Ninth Avenue Line) to Times Square?

The subway from 81 St-Museum of Natural History to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal takes 9 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

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There are 4 ways to get from 81st Street Station (IRT Ninth Avenue Line) to Times Square by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
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1. Take the subway from 81 St-Museum of Natural History to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminalsubway A / ...
13 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Columbus Av/W 80 St to 7 Av/W 44 Stbus M7
21 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from 81st Street Station (IRT Ninth Avenue Line) to Times Squaretaxi 2.1 mi
5 min
$13–16
Walk
1. Take the walk from 81st Street Station (IRT Ninth Avenue Line) to Times Squarewalk 2.1 mi
39 min

81st Street Station (IRT Ninth Avenue Line) to Times Square by foot and subway

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Distance: 2.1 mi
Duration: 13 min

What companies run services between 81st Street Station (IRT Ninth Avenue Line), NY, USA and Times Square, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 81 St-Museum of Natural History to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Columbus Av/W 80 St to 7 Av/W 44 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 21 min.

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