What is the cheapest way to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to 86th Street?

The cheapest way to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to 86th Street is to subway which costs $3 and takes 13 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to 86th Street?

The fastest way to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to 86th Street is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $15 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between Times Square–42nd Street Station and 86th Street?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madison Av/E 43 St and arriving at Madison Av/E 86 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.

Is there a direct train between Times Square–42nd Street Station and 86th Street?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 42 St-Times Square and arriving at 86th Street. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Times Square–42nd Street Station to 86th Street?

The distance between Times Square–42nd Street Station and 86th Street is 4 miles.

How long does it take to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to 86th Street?

The subway from 42 St-Times Square to 86th Street takes 10 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Times Square–42nd Street Station to 86th Street bus from?

Times Square–42nd Street Station to 86th Street bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Madison Av/E 43 St station.

Where do I catch the Times Square–42nd Street Station to 86th Street train from?

Times Square–42nd Street Station to 86th Street train services, operated by MTA, depart from 42 St-Times Square station.

Where does the Times Square–42nd Street Station to 86th Street bus arrive?

Times Square–42nd Street Station to 86th Street bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Madison Av/E 86 St station.

Where does the Times Square–42nd Street Station to 86th Street train arrive?

Times Square–42nd Street Station to 86th Street train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 86th Street station.

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Times Square–42nd Street Station to 86th Street

Q: How do I travel from Times Square–42nd Street Station to 86th Street without a car?

The best way to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to 86th Street without a car is to subway which takes 13 min and costs $3.

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There are 5 ways to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to 86th Street by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to 86th Streetsubway Q / ...
13 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 43 St to Madison Av/E 86 Stbus M1 / ...
36 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Times Square–42nd Street Station to 86th Streettaxi 2.7 mi
5 min
$15–19
Walk
1. Take the walk from Times Square–42nd Street Station to 86th Streetwalk 2.7 mi
51 min
Bus via Madison Av/E 83 St
1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 43 St to Madison Av/E 83 Stbus M1 / ...
37 min
$3–8

Times Square–42nd Street Station to 86th Street by foot and subway

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Distance: 3.5 mi
Duration: 13 min

What companies run services between Times Square–42nd Street Station, NY, USA and 86th Street, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Times Square to 86th Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 43 St to Madison Av/E 86 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 26 min.

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