What is the cheapest way to get from Times Square to 86th Street?

The cheapest way to get from Times Square to 86th Street is to subway which costs $3 and takes 10 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Times Square to 86th Street?

The fastest way to get from Times Square to 86th Street is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $16 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Times Square and 86th Street?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 3 Av & 42 St and arriving at 3rd Avenue & East 86th Street. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

Is there a direct train between Times Square and 86th Street?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 42 St-Times Square and arriving at 86th Street. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Times Square to 86th Street?

The distance between Times Square and 86th Street is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Times Square to 86th Street without a car?

The best way to get from Times Square to 86th Street without a car is to subway which takes 10 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Times Square to 86th Street?

The subway from 42 St-Times Square to 86th Street takes 10 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Times Square to 86th Street bus from?

Times Square to 86th Street bus services, operated by Hampton Jitney Inc., depart from 3 Av & 42 St station.

Where do I catch the Times Square to 86th Street train from?

Times Square to 86th Street train services, operated by MTA, depart from 42 St-Times Square station.

Where does the Times Square to 86th Street bus arrive?

Times Square to 86th Street bus services, operated by Hampton Jitney Inc., arrive at 3rd Avenue & East 86th Street station.

Where does the Times Square to 86th Street train arrive?

Times Square to 86th Street train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 86th Street station.

Where can I stay near 86th Street?

There are 3500+ hotels available in 86th Street.

Times Square to 86th Street - 5 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Times Square to 86th Street by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to 86th Streetsubway Q / ...
10 min
$3
Bus via Madison Av/E 48 St
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 48 St to Madison Av/E 83 Stbus M1 / ...
27 min
$2–8
Bus
1. Take the bus from 3 Av & 42 St to 3rd Avenue & East 86th Streetbus Westhampton
24 min
$17–75
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Times Square to 86th Streettaxi 2.9 mi
6 min
$16–20
Walk
1. Take the foot from Times Square to 86th Streetwalk 2.7 mi
51 min

Times Square to 86th Street by subway

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Distance: 3.3 mi
Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between Times Square, NY, USA and 86th Street, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Times Square to 86th Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, Hampton Jitney Inc. operates a bus from 3 Av & 42 St to 3rd Avenue & East 86th Street every 2 hours. Tickets cost $17–75 and the journey takes 24 min.

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