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How to get fromNew York Public Library to Times Squareby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from New York Public Library to Times Square by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 7 subway

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    1. Take the subway from 5th Avenue to 42 St-Times Squaresubway subway 7 / ...
    3 min
    $3
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from W 42 St/5 Av to W 42 St/7 Avbus bus M42
    5 min
    $3–12
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from New York Public Library to Times Squaretaxi taxi 3,600 ft
    1 min
    $8–11
  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from New York Public Library to Times Squarewalk walk 2,410 ft
    8 min

New York Public Library to Times Square by foot and subway

Calendar2011Weekly Services
Duration3 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between New York Public Library, NY, USA and Times Square, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 5th Avenue to 42 St-Times Square every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from W 42 St/5 Av to W 42 St/7 Av every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 4 min. Boxcar also services this route hourly.

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