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

The cheapest way to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Columbus Circle is to line 1 subway which costs $3 and takes 7 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Columbus Circle is to taxi which takes 2 min and costs $10 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Times Square–42nd Street Station and Columbus Circle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 6 Av/W 42 St and arriving at Central Park South/Columbus Circle. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

Is there a direct train between Times Square–42nd Street Station and Columbus Circle?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 42 St-Times Square and arriving at 59 St-Columbus Circle. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4 min.

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

The line 1 subway from 42 St-Times Square to 59 St-Columbus Circle takes 4 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

Times Square–42nd Street Station to Columbus Circle bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 6 Av/W 42 St station.

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

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

Where can I stay near Columbus Circle?

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Times Square–42nd Street Station to Columbus Circle

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

The distance between Times Square–42nd Street Station and Columbus Circle is 1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Columbus Circle without a car is to line 1 subway which takes 7 min and costs $3.

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There are 4 ways to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Columbus Circle by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 1 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to 59 St-Columbus Circlesubway 1 / ...
7 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 42 St to Central Park South/Columbus Circlebus M7 / ...
14 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Columbus Circletaxi 1.3 mi
2 min
$10–13
Walk
1. Take the walk from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Columbus Circlewalk 1.1 mi
21 min

Times Square–42nd Street Station to Columbus Circle by foot and subway

1617Weekly Services

7 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1.2 mi
Duration: 7 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Times Square to 59 St-Columbus Circle every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 4 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 6 Av/W 42 St to Central Park South/Columbus Circle every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 14 min.

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