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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Times Square is to taxi which takes 1 min and costs $8 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Grand Central–42nd Street Station and Times Square?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from E 42 St/Park Av and arriving at W 42 St/7 Av. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

Is there a direct train between Grand Central–42nd Street Station and Times Square?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grand Central-42 St and arriving at 42 St-Times Square. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1 min.

How far is it from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Times Square?

The distance between Grand Central–42nd Street Station and Times Square is 2734 feet.

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

The subway from Grand Central-42 St to 42 St-Times Square takes 1 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Times Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from E 42 St/Park Av station.

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

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

Where does the Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Times Square bus arrive?

Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Times Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at W 42 St/7 Av station.

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Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Times Square

Q: How do I travel from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Times Square without a car?

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Times Square by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to 42 St-Times Squaresubway S
2 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from E 42 St/Park Av to W 42 St/7 Avbus M42
6 min
$3–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Times Squaretaxi 3,350 ft
1 min
$8–11
Walk
1. Take the walk from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Times Squarewalk 3,140 ft
11 min
Bus via 5 Av/W 47 St
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 47 St to 7 Av/ W 36 Stbus Q32
20 min
$3–8

Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Times Square by foot and subway

1611Weekly Services

2 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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

MTA operates a subway from Grand Central-42 St to 42 St-Times Square every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from E 42 St/Park Av to W 42 St/7 Av every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 6 min. Boxcar also services this route every 3 hours.

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