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How to get fromTimes Square to Chinatownby subway, ferry, bus (Flixbus), taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Times Square to Chinatown by subway, ferry, bus (Flixbus), taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to Canal Stsubway subway Q / ...
    9 min
    $3

  2. Ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 to Battery Park City/Vesey St.ferry ferry Sg
    15 min
    $1–9

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 7 Av/W 41 St to 7 Av South/Clarkson Stbus bus M20
    19 min
    $1–30

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Times Square to Chinatowntaxi taxi 3.4 mi
    8 min
    $17–21

  5. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Times Square to Chinatownwalk walk 3 mi
    57 min

Times Square to Chinatown by subway

Calendar3284Weekly Subways
Duration9 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2.7 mi
  • Duration: 9 min

What companies run services between Times Square, NY, USA and Chinatown, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Times Square to Canal St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, NYC Ferry operates a ferry from Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 to Battery Park City/Vesey St. hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 15 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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