What is the cheapest way to get from Van Cortlandt Park to Times Square?

The cheapest way to get from Van Cortlandt Park to Times Square is to line 1 subway which costs $3 and takes 1h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Van Cortlandt Park to Times Square?

The fastest way to get from Van Cortlandt Park to Times Square is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $50 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Van Cortlandt Park and Times Square?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Broadway/W 251 St and arriving at 5 Av/W 40 St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 54 min.

Is there a direct train between Van Cortlandt Park and Times Square?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St and arriving at 42 St-Times Square. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.

How far is it from Van Cortlandt Park to Times Square?

The distance between Van Cortlandt Park and Times Square is 12 miles. The road distance is 13.3 miles.

How do I travel from Van Cortlandt Park to Times Square without a car?

The best way to get from Van Cortlandt Park to Times Square without a car is to line 1 subway which takes 1h 6m and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Van Cortlandt Park to Times Square?

The line 1 subway from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St to 42 St-Times Square takes 39 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Van Cortlandt Park to Times Square bus from?

Van Cortlandt Park to Times Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Broadway/W 251 St station.

Where do I catch the Van Cortlandt Park to Times Square train from?

Van Cortlandt Park to Times Square train services, operated by MTA, depart from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St station.

Where does the Van Cortlandt Park to Times Square bus arrive?

Van Cortlandt Park to Times Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 40 St station.

Where does the Van Cortlandt Park to Times Square train arrive?

Van Cortlandt Park to Times Square train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 42 St-Times Square station.

Can I drive from Van Cortlandt Park to Times Square?

Yes, the driving distance between Van Cortlandt Park to Times Square is 13 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Van Cortlandt Park to Times Square.

Where can I stay near Times Square?

There are 3846+ hotels available in Times Square.

Van Cortlandt Park to Times Square - 4 ways to travel via line 1 subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Van Cortlandt Park to Times Square by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Line 1 subway
best
1. Take the subway from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St to 42 St-Times Squaresubway 1
1h 6m
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Broadway/W 251 St to 5 Av/W 40 Stbus BxM3
1h 14m
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Van Cortlandt Park to Times Squaretaxi 13.3 mi
19 min
$50–60
Drive 13.3 mi
1. Drive from Van Cortlandt Park to Times Squarecar 13.3 mi
19 min
$3–4

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Distance: 12.2 mi
Duration: 1h 6m

What companies run services between Van Cortlandt Park, NY, USA and Times Square, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St to 42 St-Times Square every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 39 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Broadway/W 251 St to 5 Av/W 40 St hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 54 min.

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