What is the cheapest way to get from 96 St to Times Square–42nd Street Station?

The cheapest way to get from 96 St to Times Square–42nd Street Station is to line 2 subway which costs $3 and takes 10 min.

What is the fastest way to get from 96 St to Times Square–42nd Street Station?

The fastest way to get from 96 St to Times Square–42nd Street Station is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs $17 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between 96 St and Times Square–42nd Street Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Riverside Dr/W 97 St and arriving at 5 Av/W 44 St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.

Is there a direct train between 96 St and Times Square–42nd Street Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 96 St and arriving at 42 St-Times Square. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from 96 St to Times Square–42nd Street Station?

The distance between 96 St and Times Square–42nd Street Station is 3 miles.

How do I travel from 96 St to Times Square–42nd Street Station without a car?

The best way to get from 96 St to Times Square–42nd Street Station without a car is to line 2 subway which takes 10 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from 96 St to Times Square–42nd Street Station?

The line 2 subway from 96 St to 42 St-Times Square takes 7 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the 96 St to Times Square–42nd Street Station bus from?

96 St to Times Square–42nd Street Station bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Riverside Dr/W 97 St station.

Where do I catch the 96 St to Times Square–42nd Street Station train from?

96 St to Times Square–42nd Street Station train services, operated by MTA, depart from 96 St station.

Where does the 96 St to Times Square–42nd Street Station bus arrive?

96 St to Times Square–42nd Street Station bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 44 St station.

Where does the 96 St to Times Square–42nd Street Station train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Times Square–42nd Street Station?

There are 2970+ hotels available in Times Square–42nd Street Station.

96 St to Times Square–42nd Street Station - 4 ways to travel via line 2 subway

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There are 4 ways to get from 96 St to Times Square–42nd Street Station by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 2 subway
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1. Take the subway from 96 St to 42 St-Times Squaresubway 2 / ...
10 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riverside Dr/W 97 St to 5 Av/W 44 Stbus M5
37 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from 96 St to Times Square–42nd Street Stationtaxi 3.2 mi
7 min
$17–21
Walk
1. Take the walk from 96 St to Times Square–42nd Street Stationwalk 3 mi
57 min

96 St to Times Square–42nd Street Station by subway and foot

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Distance: 3.1 mi
Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between 96 St, NY, USA and Times Square–42nd Street Station, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 96 St to 42 St-Times Square every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Riverside Dr/W 97 St to 5 Av/W 44 St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 26 min.

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