What is the cheapest way to get from Times Square to 86th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway)?

The cheapest way to get from Times Square to 86th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) is to subway which costs $3 and takes 14 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Times Square to 86th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway)?

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

Is there a direct bus between Times Square and 86th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway)?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 3 Av/E 42 St and arriving at 3 Av/E 86 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.

Is there a direct train between Times Square and 86th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway)?

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 do I catch the Times Square to 86th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) bus from?

Times Square to 86th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 3 Av/E 42 St station.

Where can I stay near 86th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway)?

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Times Square to 86th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway)

Q: How far is it from Times Square to 86th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway)?

The distance between Times Square and 86th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) is 4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Times Square to 86th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) without a car is to subway which takes 14 min and costs $3.

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

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

Q: Where do I catch the Times Square to 86th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) train from?

Times Square to 86th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) train services, operated by MTA, depart from 42 St-Times Square station.

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There are 4 ways to get from Times Square to 86th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
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1. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to 86th Streetsubway Q / ...
14 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 3 Av/E 42 St to 3 Av/E 86 Stbus M101 / ...
30 min
$3–75
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Times Square to 86th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway)taxi 3.1 mi
6 min
$16–20
Walk
1. Take the walk from Times Square to 86th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway)walk 2.9 mi
55 min

Times Square to 86th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) by subway and foot

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Distance: 3.5 mi
Duration: 14 min

What companies run services between Times Square, NY, USA and 86th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway), 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, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 3 Av/E 42 St to 3 Av/E 86 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 28 min. Hampton Jitney Inc. also services this route every 2 hours.

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