What is the cheapest way to get from Chinatown to Times Square?

The cheapest way to get from Chinatown to Times Square is to subway which costs $3 and takes 8 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Chinatown to Times Square?

The fastest way to get from Chinatown to Times Square is to subway which takes 8 min and costs $3.

Is there a direct bus between Chinatown and Times Square?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 6 Av/West Houston St and arriving at 6 Av/W 40 St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Chinatown and Times Square?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Battery Park City/Vesey St. and arriving at Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

Is there a direct train between Chinatown and Times Square?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grand St and arriving at 42 St-Bryant Park. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

How far is it from Chinatown to Times Square?

The distance between Chinatown and Times Square is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Chinatown to Times Square without a car?

The best way to get from Chinatown to Times Square without a car is to subway which takes 8 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Chinatown to Times Square?

The subway from Grand St to 42 St-Bryant Park takes 8 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Chinatown to Times Square bus from?

Chinatown to Times Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 6 Av/West Houston St station.

Where do I catch the Chinatown to Times Square train from?

Chinatown to Times Square train services, operated by MTA, depart from Grand St station.

Where does the Chinatown to Times Square bus arrive?

Chinatown to Times Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 6 Av/W 40 St station.

Where does the Chinatown to Times Square train arrive?

Chinatown to Times Square train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 42 St-Bryant Park station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Chinatown to Times Square?

Book your Chinatown to Times Square bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Times Square?

There are 2970+ hotels available in Times Square.

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There are 5 ways to get from Chinatown to Times Square by subway, ferry, bus (Flixbus), taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Grand St to 42 St-Bryant Parksubway B / ...
8 min
$3
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Battery Park City/Vesey St. to Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79ferry Sg
12 min
$1–9
Bus
1. Take the bus from 6 Av/West Houston St to 6 Av/W 40 Stbus M55
21 min
$1–30
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chinatown to Times Squaretaxi 3.4 mi
8 min
$17–22
Walk
1. Take the walk from Chinatown to Times Squarewalk 3 mi
57 min

Chinatown to Times Square by subway

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8 minAverage Duration

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Duration: 8 min

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

MTA operates a subway from Grand St to 42 St-Bryant Park every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 8 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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