What is the cheapest way to get from Times Square to Randalls Island?

The cheapest way to get from Times Square to Randalls Island is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 12 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Times Square to Randalls Island?

The fastest way to get from Times Square to Randalls Island is to train which takes 10 min and costs $5 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Times Square and Randalls Island?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madison Av/E 47 St and arriving at Central Park North/5 Av. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.

Is there a direct train between Times Square and Randalls Island?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grand Central Terminal and arriving at 125th Street - Harlem. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Times Square to Randalls Island?

The distance between Times Square and Randalls Island is 4 miles. The road distance is 6.4 miles.

How do I travel from Times Square to Randalls Island without a car?

The best way to get from Times Square to Randalls Island without a car is to train which takes 10 min and costs $5 - $10.

How long does it take to get from Times Square to Randalls Island?

The train from Grand Central Terminal to 125th Street - Harlem takes 10 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Times Square to Randalls Island bus from?

Times Square to Randalls Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Madison Av/E 47 St station.

Where do I catch the Times Square to Randalls Island train from?

Times Square to Randalls Island train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Grand Central Terminal station.

Train or bus from Times Square to Randalls Island?

The best way to get from Times Square to Randalls Island is to train which takes 10 min and costs $5 - $10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $8 and takes 36 min.

Where does the Times Square to Randalls Island bus arrive?

Times Square to Randalls Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Central Park North/5 Av station.

Where does the Times Square to Randalls Island train arrive?

Times Square to Randalls Island train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at 125th Street - Harlem station.

Can I drive from Times Square to Randalls Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Times Square to Randalls Island is 6 miles. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Times Square to Randalls Island.

Where can I stay near Randalls Island?

There are 3042+ hotels available in Randalls Island.

Times Square to Randalls Island - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Times Square to Randalls Island by train, bus, taxi, car, shuttle, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to 125th Street - Harlemtrain Hudson / ...
10 min
$5–10
Drive 6.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Times Square to Randalls Islandcar 6.3 mi
12 min
$2
Bus
1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 47 St to Central Park North/5 Avbus M3 / ...
36 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Times Square to Randalls Islandtaxi 6.3 mi
12 min
$27–35
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from New York Penn Station to Terminal B - Laguardia Airportshuttle La Guardia Airport Shuttle
56 min
$33
Subway
1. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to 96 Stsubway Q / ...
12 min
$3

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Distance: 4.1 mi
Duration: 10 min

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

Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to 125th Street - Harlem every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $5–10 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 47 St to Central Park North/5 Av every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 36 min.

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