What is the cheapest way to get from 86th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Times Square?

The cheapest way to get from 86th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Times Square is to subway which costs $3 and takes 13 min.

What is the fastest way to get from 86th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Times Square?

The fastest way to get from 86th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Times Square is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $16 - $20.

Is there a direct train between 86th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) and Times Square?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 86th Street and arriving at 42 St-Times Square. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

Where do I catch the 86th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Times Square bus from?

86th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Times Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Lexington Av/E 85 St station.

Where can I stay near Times Square?

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86th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Times Square

Q: Is there a direct bus between 86th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) and Times Square?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lexington Av/E 85 St and arriving at Lexington Av/E 50 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

Q: How far is it from 86th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Times Square?

The distance between 86th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) and Times Square is 4 miles.

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

The best way to get from 86th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) 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 86th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Times Square?

The subway from 86th Street to 42 St-Times Square takes 9 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Q: Where do I catch the 86th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Times Square train from?

86th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Times Square train services, operated by MTA, depart from 86th Street station.

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There are 5 ways to get from 86th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Times Square by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
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1. Take the subway from 86th Street to 42 St-Times Squaresubway Q / ...
13 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lexington Av/E 85 St to Lexington Av/E 50 Stbus M101 / ...
23 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from 86th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Times Squaretaxi 3.1 mi
6 min
$16–20
Walk
1. Take the walk from 86th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Times Squarewalk 2.9 mi
55 min
Bus via 41st St & Lex
1. Take the bus from Lexington Avenue & 83rd Street to 41st St & Lexbus WESTHAMPTON-Eastbound / ...
32 min
$17–75

86th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Times Square by foot and subway

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Distance: 3.5 mi
Duration: 13 min

What companies run services between 86th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway), NY, USA and Times Square, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 86th Street to 42 St-Times Square every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Lexington Av/E 85 St to Lexington Av/E 50 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 19 min.

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