What is the cheapest way to get from Times Square to New York City Center?

The cheapest way to get from Times Square to New York City Center is to subway which costs $3 and takes 6 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Times Square to New York City Center?

The fastest way to get from Times Square to New York City Center is to taxi which takes 1 min and costs $9 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Times Square and New York City Center?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 6 Av/W 45 St and arriving at 6 Av/W 54 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

Is there a direct train between Times Square and New York City Center?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 42 St-Times Square and arriving at 57 St-7 Av. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3 min.

How far is it from Times Square to New York City Center?

The distance between Times Square and New York City Center is 4630 feet.

How do I travel from Times Square to New York City Center without a car?

The best way to get from Times Square to New York City Center without a car is to subway which takes 6 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Times Square to New York City Center?

The subway from 42 St-Times Square to 57 St-7 Av takes 3 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Times Square to New York City Center bus from?

Times Square to New York City Center bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 6 Av/W 45 St station.

Where do I catch the Times Square to New York City Center train from?

Times Square to New York City Center train services, operated by MTA, depart from 42 St-Times Square station.

Where does the Times Square to New York City Center bus arrive?

Times Square to New York City Center bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 6 Av/W 54 St station.

Where does the Times Square to New York City Center train arrive?

Times Square to New York City Center train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 57 St-7 Av station.

Where can I stay near New York City Center?

There are 3934+ hotels available in New York City Center.

Times Square to New York City Center - 5 ways to travel via subway, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Times Square to New York City Center 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 57 St-7 Avsubway N / ...
6 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 45 St to 6 Av/W 54 Stbus M5 / ...
7 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Times Square to New York City Centertaxi 4,900 ft
1 min
$9–12
Walk
1. Take the foot from Times Square to New York City Centerwalk 3,720 ft
13 min
Bus via Dallas BBQ Times Square
1. Take the bus from Dallas BBQ Times Square to 5th Avenue & East 58th Streetbus Bergen Bullet from NYC
12 min
$9–13

Times Square to New York City Center by subway and foot

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What companies run services between Times Square, NY, USA and New York City Center, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Times Square to 57 St-7 Av every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 3 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 6 Av/W 45 St to 6 Av/W 54 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 5 min.

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