What is the cheapest way to get from 86th Street Station (BMT Fourth Avenue Line) to Times Square?

The cheapest way to get from 86th Street Station (BMT Fourth Avenue Line) to Times Square is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from 86th Street Station (BMT Fourth Avenue Line) to Times Square?

The fastest way to get from 86th Street Station (BMT Fourth Avenue Line) to Times Square is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $45 - $55.

Is there a direct train between 86th Street Station (BMT Fourth Avenue Line) and Times Square?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 86 St and arriving at 42 St-Times Square. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 51 min.

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86th Street Station (BMT Fourth Avenue Line) to Times Square

Q: Is there a direct bus between 86th Street Station (BMT Fourth Avenue Line) and Times Square?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 86 St/7 Av and arriving at Madison Av/E 42 St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 56 min.

Q: How far is it from 86th Street Station (BMT Fourth Avenue Line) to Times Square?

The distance between 86th Street Station (BMT Fourth Avenue Line) and Times Square is 12 miles. The road distance is 11 miles.

Q: How do I travel from 86th Street Station (BMT Fourth Avenue Line) to Times Square without a car?

The best way to get from 86th Street Station (BMT Fourth Avenue Line) to Times Square without a car is to subway which takes 51 min and costs $3.

Q: How long does it take to get from 86th Street Station (BMT Fourth Avenue Line) to Times Square?

The subway from 86 St to 42 St-Times Square takes 51 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

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There are 4 ways to get from 86th Street Station (BMT Fourth Avenue Line) to Times Square by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 86 St to 42 St-Times Squaresubway R
51 min
$3
Drive 11 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from 86th Street Station (BMT Fourth Avenue Line) to Times Squarecar 11 mi
20 min
$2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 86 St/7 Av to Madison Av/E 42 Stbus X28 / ...
1h 4m
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from 86th Street Station (BMT Fourth Avenue Line) to Times Squaretaxi 11 mi
20 min
$45–55

86th Street Station (BMT Fourth Avenue Line) to Times Square by foot and subway

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Distance: 11.9 mi
Duration: 51 min

What companies run services between 86th Street Station (BMT Fourth Avenue Line), NY, USA and Times Square, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 86 St to 42 St-Times Square every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 51 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 86 St/7 Av to Madison Av/E 42 St hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 56 min.

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