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There are 4 ways to get from Times Square to The Public Theater by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to 8 St-NYUsubway subway N / ...
    10 min
    $3
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 42 St to E 8 St/Lafayette Stbus bus M3 / ...
    19 min
    $3–8
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Times Square to The Public Theatertaxi taxi 2.6 mi
    6 min
    $15–18
  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Times Square to The Public Theaterwalk walk 2 mi
    39 min

Times Square to The Public Theater by subway and foot

Calendar1765Weekly Services
Duration10 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Times Square, NY, USA and The Public Theater, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Times Square to 8 St-NYU every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/W 42 St to E 8 St/Lafayette St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 18 min.

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