Is there a direct bus between Times Square and 86th Street Station (IRT Lexington Avenue Line)?

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 Station (IRT Lexington Avenue Line)?

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.

Where can I stay near 86th Street Station (IRT Lexington Avenue Line)?

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Times Square to 86th Street Station (IRT Lexington Avenue Line)

Q: What is the cheapest way to get from Times Square to 86th Street Station (IRT Lexington Avenue Line)?

The cheapest way to get from Times Square to 86th Street Station (IRT Lexington Avenue Line) is to subway which costs $3 and takes 10 min.

Q: What is the fastest way to get from Times Square to 86th Street Station (IRT Lexington Avenue Line)?

The fastest way to get from Times Square to 86th Street Station (IRT Lexington Avenue Line) is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $16 - $20.

Q: How far is it from Times Square to 86th Street Station (IRT Lexington Avenue Line)?

The distance between Times Square and 86th Street Station (IRT Lexington Avenue Line) is 3 miles.

Q: How do I travel from Times Square to 86th Street Station (IRT Lexington Avenue Line) without a car?

The best way to get from Times Square to 86th Street Station (IRT Lexington Avenue Line) without a car is to subway which takes 10 min and costs $3.

Q: How long does it take to get from Times Square to 86th Street Station (IRT Lexington Avenue Line)?

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Times Square to 86th Street Station (IRT Lexington Avenue Line) 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
25 min
$17–75
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Times Square to 86th Street Station (IRT Lexington Avenue Line)taxi 2.9 mi
6 min
$16–20
Walk
1. Take the walk from Times Square to 86th Street Station (IRT Lexington Avenue Line)walk 2.7 mi
51 min

Times Square to 86th Street Station (IRT Lexington Avenue Line) by subway and foot

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Distance: 3.3 mi
Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between Times Square, NY, USA and 86th Street Station (IRT Lexington Avenue Line), 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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