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How to get fromTimes Square–42nd Street Station to New York Public Libraryby bus, foot, or subway

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There are 3 ways to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to New York Public Library by bus, foot, or subway

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from W 42 St/6 Av to W 42 St/5 Avbus bus M42
    4 min
    $3–11
  2. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Times Square–42nd Street Station to New York Public Librarywalk walk 1,310 ft
    4 min
  3. Subway

    1. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to Grand Central-42 Stsubway subway S
    8 min
    $3

Times Square–42nd Street Station to New York Public Library by foot and bus

Calendar976Weekly Services
Duration4 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Times Square–42nd Street Station, NY, USA and New York Public Library, NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from W 42 St/6 Av to W 42 St/5 Av every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 2 min. Boxcar also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Times Square to Grand Central-42 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1 min.

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