What is the cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Times Square?

The cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Times Square is to subway which costs $3 and takes 3 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Times Square?

The fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Times Square is to subway which takes 3 min and costs $3.

Is there a direct bus between Grand Central Terminal 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 Terminal 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 Terminal to Times Square?

The distance between Grand Central Terminal and Times Square is 2903 feet.

How do I travel from Grand Central Terminal to Times Square without a car?

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

How long does it take to get from Grand Central Terminal 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 Terminal to Times Square bus from?

Grand Central Terminal 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 Terminal to Times Square train from?

Grand Central Terminal to Times Square train services, operated by MTA, depart from Grand Central-42 St station.

Where does the Grand Central Terminal to Times Square bus arrive?

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

Where does the Grand Central Terminal to Times Square train arrive?

Grand Central Terminal to Times Square train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 42 St-Times Square station.

Where can I stay near Times Square?

There are 3805+ hotels available in Times Square.

Grand Central Terminal to Times Square - 4 ways to travel via subway, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Times Square by subway, bus, or foot

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Subway
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1. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to 42 St-Times Squaresubway S
3 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from E 42 St/Park Av to W 42 St/7 Avbus M42
6 min
$3–8
Walk
1. Take the walk from Grand Central Terminal to Times Squarewalk 2,990 ft
11 min
Bus via 7 Av/ W 36 St
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 47 St to 7 Av/ W 36 Stbus Q32
20 min
$3–12

Grand Central Terminal to Times Square by foot and subway

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Distance: 2,900 ft
Duration: 3 min

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, 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.

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