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

The cheapest way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Times Square–42nd Street Station is to subway which costs $3 and takes 5 min.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Midtown Manhattan and Times Square–42nd Street Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5 Av/W 50 St and arriving at 5 Av/W 42 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

Is there a direct train between Midtown Manhattan and Times Square–42nd Street Station?

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 long does it take to get from Midtown Manhattan to Times Square–42nd Street Station?

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–42nd Street Station bus from?

Midtown Manhattan to Times Square–42nd Street Station bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 5 Av/W 50 St station.

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

Midtown Manhattan to Times Square–42nd Street Station train services, operated by MTA, depart from 5 Av/53 St station.

Where can I stay near Times Square–42nd Street Station?

There are 2839+ hotels available in Times Square–42nd Street Station.

Midtown Manhattan to Times Square–42nd Street Station

Q: How far is it from Midtown Manhattan to Times Square–42nd Street Station?

The distance between Midtown Manhattan and Times Square–42nd Street Station is 4256 feet.

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

The best way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Times Square–42nd Street Station without a car is to subway which takes 5 min and costs $3.

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There are 5 ways to get from Midtown Manhattan to Times Square–42nd Street Station 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 / ...
5 min
$3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 50 St to 5 Av/W 42 Stbus M1 / ...
9 min
$2–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Midtown Manhattan to Times Square–42nd Street Stationtaxi 3,430 ft
1 min
$8–11
Walk
1. Take the walk from Midtown Manhattan to Times Square–42nd Street Stationwalk 3,380 ft
12 min
Bus via W 37 St/5 Av
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 52 St to W 37 St/5 Avbus Q32
18 min
$3–8

Midtown Manhattan to Times Square–42nd Street Station by subway and foot

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Duration: 5 min

What companies run services between Midtown Manhattan, NY, USA and Times Square–42nd Street Station, 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 50 St to 5 Av/W 42 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 6 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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