What is the cheapest way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Times Square?

The cheapest way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Times Square is to subway which costs $3 and takes 4 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Times Square?

The fastest way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Times Square is to taxi which takes 1 min and costs $9 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Midtown Manhattan and Times Square?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5 Av/W 56 St and arriving at 5 Av/W 42 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

Is there a direct train between Midtown Manhattan and Times Square?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 5 Av/53 St and arriving at 42 St-Bryant Park. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 4 min.

How far is it from Midtown Manhattan to Times Square?

The distance between Midtown Manhattan and Times Square is 3914 feet.

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

The best way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Times Square without a car is to subway which takes 4 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Midtown Manhattan to Times Square?

The subway from 5 Av/53 St to 42 St-Bryant Park takes 4 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Midtown Manhattan to Times Square bus from?

Midtown Manhattan to Times Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 5 Av/W 56 St station.

Where do I catch the Midtown Manhattan to Times Square train from?

Midtown Manhattan to Times Square train services, operated by MTA, depart from 5 Av/53 St station.

Where does the Midtown Manhattan to Times Square bus arrive?

Midtown Manhattan to Times Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 42 St station.

Where does the Midtown Manhattan to Times Square train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Times Square?

There are 3889+ hotels available in Times Square.

Midtown Manhattan to Times Square - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Midtown Manhattan to Times Square by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 5 Av/53 St to 42 St-Bryant Parksubway F / ...
4 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 56 St to 5 Av/W 42 Stbus M1 / ...
9 min
$3–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Midtown Manhattan to Times Squaretaxi 4,140 ft
1 min
$9–11
Walk
1. Take the walk from Midtown Manhattan to Times Squarewalk 4,020 ft
14 min

Midtown Manhattan to Times Square by subway

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

MTA operates a subway from 5 Av/53 St to 42 St-Bryant Park every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 4 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/W 56 St to 5 Av/W 42 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 9 min. Boxcar also services this route hourly.

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