There are 4 ways to get from Harlem–148th Street Station to Times Square by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Line 3 subway
best- Take the subway from Harlem-148 St to 42 St-Times Squaresubway 3
24 min$3Drive 6.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Harlem–148th Street Station to Times Squarecar 6.5 mi
15 min$2Bus
- Take the bus from Adam C Powell Blvd/W 148 St to 5 Av/W 47 Stbus M2
43 min$3–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Harlem–148th Street Station to Times Squaretaxi 6.5 mi
15 min$27–35
Harlem–148th Street Station to Times Square by foot and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harlem–148th Street Station to Times Square is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 15 min.
The fastest way to get from Harlem–148th Street Station to Times Square is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $27 - $35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Adam C Powell Blvd/W 148 St and arriving at 5 Av/W 47 St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 42 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Harlem-148 St and arriving at 42 St-Times Square. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.
The distance between Harlem–148th Street Station and Times Square is 7 miles. The road distance is 6.5 miles.
The best way to get from Harlem–148th Street Station to Times Square without a car is to line 3 subway which takes 24 min and costs $3.
The line 3 subway from Harlem-148 St to 42 St-Times Square takes 19 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Harlem–148th Street Station to Times Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Adam C Powell Blvd/W 148 St station.
Harlem–148th Street Station to Times Square train services, operated by MTA, depart from Harlem-148 St station.
Harlem–148th Street Station to Times Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 47 St station.
What companies run services between Harlem–148th Street Station, NY, USA and Times Square, NY, USA?
MTA operates a subway from Harlem-148 St to 42 St-Times Square every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Adam C Powell Blvd/W 148 St to 5 Av/W 47 St hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 42 min.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Harlem-148 St to 42 St-Times Square
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Adam C Powell Blvd/W 148 St to 5 Av/W 47 St
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Estimated price
- $27–35
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
Harlem–148th Street Station to Times Square train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 42 St-Times Square station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harlem–148th Street Station to Times Square is 7 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Harlem–148th Street Station to Times Square.
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