What is the cheapest way to get from Canal Street Station (LIRR) to Times Square?

The cheapest way to get from Canal Street Station (LIRR) to Times Square is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 22 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Canal Street Station (LIRR) to Times Square?

The fastest way to get from Canal Street Station (LIRR) to Times Square is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $50 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Canal Street Station (LIRR) and Times Square?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Liberty Av/Merrick Blvd and arriving at Madison Av/E 33 St. Services depart five times a day, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Canal Street Station (LIRR) and Times Square?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 169 St and arriving at 42 St-Bryant Park. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 33 min.

How far is it from Canal Street Station (LIRR) to Times Square?

The distance between Canal Street Station (LIRR) and Times Square is 13 miles. The road distance is 12.3 miles.

How do I travel from Canal Street Station (LIRR) to Times Square without a car?

The best way to get from Canal Street Station (LIRR) to Times Square without a car is to subway which takes 42 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Canal Street Station (LIRR) to Times Square?

The subway from 169 St to 42 St-Bryant Park takes 33 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Canal Street Station (LIRR) to Times Square bus from?

Canal Street Station (LIRR) to Times Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Liberty Av/Merrick Blvd station.

Where do I catch the Canal Street Station (LIRR) to Times Square train from?

Canal Street Station (LIRR) to Times Square train services, operated by MTA, depart from 169 St station.

Where does the Canal Street Station (LIRR) to Times Square bus arrive?

Canal Street Station (LIRR) to Times Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Madison Av/E 33 St station.

Where does the Canal Street Station (LIRR) to Times Square train arrive?

Canal Street Station (LIRR) to Times Square train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 42 St-Bryant Park station.

Can I drive from Canal Street Station (LIRR) to Times Square?

Yes, the driving distance between Canal Street Station (LIRR) to Times Square is 12 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Canal Street Station (LIRR) to Times Square.

Where can I stay near Times Square?

There are 2970+ hotels available in Times Square.

Canal Street Station (LIRR) to Times Square - 5 ways to travel via subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Canal Street Station (LIRR) to Times Square by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
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1. Take the subway from 169 St to 42 St-Bryant Parksubway F / ...
42 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Liberty Av/Merrick Blvd to Madison Av/E 33 Stbus Qm64
1h 13m
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Canal Street Station (LIRR) to Times Squaretaxi 12.2 mi
22 min
$50–60
Drive 12.2 mi
1. Drive from Canal Street Station (LIRR) to Times Squarecar 12.2 mi
22 min
$3–4
Bus via Cross Bay Blvd/Liberty Av
1. Take the bus from Jamaica Av / 164 St to Cross Bay Blvd/Liberty Avbus Q41
2. Take the bus from Cross Bay Blvd/Rockaway Blvd to 6 Av/W 44 Stbus Qm15
1h 51m
$6–15

Canal Street Station (LIRR) to Times Square by foot and subway

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Distance: 12.5 mi
Duration: 42 min

What companies run services between Canal Street Station (LIRR), NY, USA and Times Square, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 169 St to 42 St-Bryant Park every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 33 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Liberty Av/Merrick Blvd to Madison Av/E 33 St 5 times a day. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 10m.

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