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There are 4 ways to get from Times Square to 56 St/12 Av by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from 42 St-Bryant Park to 55 Stsubway subway D
    38 min
    $3
  2. Drive  10.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Times Square to 56 St/12 Avcar car 10.2 mi
    20 min
    $2–3
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 41 St to Shore Rd/72 Stbus bus X27 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Shore Rd/71 St to 60 St/12 Avbus bus B9
    1h 31m
    $6–15
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Times Square to 56 St/12 Avtaxi taxi 10.2 mi
    20 min
    $45–60

Times Square to 56 St/12 Av by subway and foot

Calendar956Weekly Services
Duration38 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Comparing Your Travel Options

What companies run services between Times Square, NY, USA and 56 St/12 Av, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Bryant Park to 55 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 35 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 5 Av/W 41 St to 56 St/12 Av via Shore Rd/72 St, Shore Rd/71 St, and 60 St/12 Av in around 1h 31m.

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