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How to get fromBattery Park to Times Squareby subway, ferry, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Battery Park to Times Square by subway, ferry, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 1 subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from South Ferry to 42 St-Times Squaresubway subway 1
    22 min
    $3

  2. Ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Battery Park City/Vesey St. to Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79ferry ferry Sg
    31 min
    $1–9

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from State St/Bridge St to 6 Av/W 40 Stbus bus M55
    41 min
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Battery Park to Times Squaretaxi taxi 4.2 mi
    12 min
    $20–25

  5. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Battery Park to Times Squarewalk walk 4.1 mi
    1h 19m

Battery Park to Times Square by foot and subway

Calendar1495Weekly Services
Duration22 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4.3 mi
  • Duration: 22 min

What companies run services between Battery Park, NY, USA and Times Square, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from South Ferry to 42 St-Times Square every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, NYC Ferry operates a ferry from Battery Park City/Vesey St. to Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 12 min. Seastreak also services this route twice daily.

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