What is the cheapest way to get from Times Square to 81st Street Station (IRT Ninth Avenue Line)?

The cheapest way to get from Times Square to 81st Street Station (IRT Ninth Avenue Line) is to subway which costs $3 and takes 12 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Times Square to 81st Street Station (IRT Ninth Avenue Line)?

The fastest way to get from Times Square to 81st Street Station (IRT Ninth Avenue Line) is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $14 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between Times Square and 81st Street Station (IRT Ninth Avenue Line)?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 8 Av/W 46 St and arriving at Broadway/W 77 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

Is there a direct train between Times Square and 81st Street Station (IRT Ninth Avenue Line)?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at 81 St-Museum of Natural History. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

Where do I catch the Times Square to 81st Street Station (IRT Ninth Avenue Line) bus from?

Times Square to 81st Street Station (IRT Ninth Avenue Line) bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 8 Av/W 46 St station.

Where can I stay near 81st Street Station (IRT Ninth Avenue Line)?

There are 2858+ hotels available in 81st Street Station (IRT Ninth Avenue Line).

Times Square to 81st Street Station (IRT Ninth Avenue Line)

Q: How far is it from Times Square to 81st Street Station (IRT Ninth Avenue Line)?

The distance between Times Square and 81st Street Station (IRT Ninth Avenue Line) is 2 miles.

Q: How do I travel from Times Square to 81st Street Station (IRT Ninth Avenue Line) without a car?

The best way to get from Times Square to 81st Street Station (IRT Ninth Avenue Line) without a car is to subway which takes 12 min and costs $3.

Q: How long does it take to get from Times Square to 81st Street Station (IRT Ninth Avenue Line)?

The subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to 81 St-Museum of Natural History takes 8 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

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There are 6 ways to get from Times Square to 81st Street Station (IRT Ninth Avenue Line) by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
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1. Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to 81 St-Museum of Natural Historysubway A / ...
12 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 8 Av/W 46 St to Broadway/W 77 Stbus M104
26 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Times Square to 81st Street Station (IRT Ninth Avenue Line)taxi 2.5 mi
5 min
$14–18
Walk
1. Take the walk from Times Square to 81st Street Station (IRT Ninth Avenue Line)walk 2.1 mi
39 min
Line 1 subway, bus
1. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to 79 Stsubway 1 / ...
2. Take the bus from W 79 St/Broadway to W 81 St/Columbus Avbus M79-Sbs
16 min
$6–11
Bus via 6 Av/W 45 St
1. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 45 St to Amsterdam Av/W 79 Stbus M7
29 min
$3–8

Times Square to 81st Street Station (IRT Ninth Avenue Line) by subway and foot

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Distance: 2.1 mi
Duration: 12 min

What companies run services between Times Square, NY, USA and 81st Street Station (IRT Ninth Avenue Line), NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to 81 St-Museum of Natural History every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 8 Av/W 46 St to Broadway/W 77 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 18 min.

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