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How to get fromTimes Square to 72nd Street Station (Second Avenue Subway)by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Times Square to 72nd Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 2 subway

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    1. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to 72 Stsubway subway 2 / ...
    8 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 8 Av/W 46 St to Broadway/W 69 Stbus bus M104
    17 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Times Square to 72nd Street Station (Second Avenue Subway)taxi taxi 2 mi
    4 min
    $13–16

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Times Square to 72nd Street Station (Second Avenue Subway)walk walk 1.6 mi
    30 min

Times Square to 72nd Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) by subway and foot

Calendar2118Weekly Services
Duration8 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2 mi
  • Duration: 8 min

What companies run services between Times Square, NY, USA and 72nd Street Station (Second Avenue Subway), NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Times Square to 72 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 4 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 8 Av/W 46 St to Broadway/W 69 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 13 min.

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