How to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to 79th Street by bus and subway?

Times Square–42nd Street Station to 79th Street - Subway Schedule

The B subway from Times Square–42nd Street Station to 79th Street runs from 6:38 AM to 9:59 PM, with departures every 5-10 min. The trip takes about 24 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Times Square–42nd Street Station to 79th Street by bus and subway

To get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to 79th Street in Manhattan, take the B subway from 42 St-Bryant Pk station to 81 St-Museum Of Natural History station. Next, take the M79-SBS bus from W 81 St/Columbus Av station to E 79 St/5 Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 24 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus and subway schedule from Times Square–42nd Street Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to 79th Street on the Moovit app.

24min$3.00
Walk to subway station
Subway - B
Bus - M79-SBSM79-SBS
Walk to 79th Street
Leaves from 42 St-Bryant Pk

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    42 St-Bryant Pk
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - B
    Wait for subway
    B
    Bedford Park Blvd
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    81 St-Museum Of Natural History
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W 81 St/Columbus Av
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - M79-SBSM79-SBS
    Wait for bus
    M79-SBS
    Select Bus Yrkvlle East End Av Crosstown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E 79 St/5 Av
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to 79th Street
    Walk to
    79th Street
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Times Square–42nd Street Station to 79th Street

The distance between Times Square–42nd Street Station, Manhattan and 79th Street, Manhattan is approximately 3.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 24 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Times Square–42nd Street Station to 79th Street by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Times Square–42nd Street Station to 79th Street

To check the bus and subway schedule from Times Square–42nd Street Station to 79th Street using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Times Square–42nd Street Station) and destination (79th Street), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to 79th Street?

    The fastest way takes 24 minutes, using Subway line B, Bus line M79-SBS.

  • Is there a direct subway between Times Square–42nd Street Station and 79th Street in Manhattan?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 24 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Times Square–42nd Street Station to 79th Street in Manhattan?

    The B subway line goes from 42 St-Bryant Pk station near Times Square–42nd Street Station to 81 St-Museum Of Natural History station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 81 St-Museum Of Natural History station near 79th Street in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Times Square–42nd Street Station to 79th Street in Manhattan by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Times Square–42nd Street Station and 79th Street in Manhattan by subway and bus is about 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Times Square–42nd Street Station to get to 79th Street in Manhattan?

    Get on the B subway from the 42 St-Bryant Pk station near Times Square–42nd Street Station in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Times Square–42nd Street Station and 79th Street in Manhattan?

    Get off the subway at the 81 St-Museum Of Natural History stop, which is closest to 79th Street in Manhattan.

  • When is the last subway from Times Square–42nd Street Station to 79th Street in Manhattan?

    The last subway from Times Square–42nd Street Station to 79th Street in Manhattan is the Lexington Avenue Local line. It leaves the Grand Central-42 St station at 7:44 PM.

  • When is the first bus from Times Square–42nd Street Station to 79th Street in Manhattan?

    The first bus from Times Square–42nd Street Station to 79th Street in Manhattan is Washington Heights - East Village. It leaves the Madison Av/E 42 St stop at 12:24 AM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Times Square–42nd Street Station to 79th Street?

    The ride from Times Square–42nd Street Station to 79th Street costs $3.00.

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