How to get from Time Square to Harlem by bus, subway and train?

Time Square to Harlem - Bus Schedule

The UPL-EB bus from Time Square to Harlem runs from 5:50 AM to 8:55 PM, with departures every 1 hr 5 min-4 hr. The trip takes about 2 hr 18 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Time Square to Harlem by bus, subway and train

To get from Time Square to Harlem in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the UPL-EB bus from Lowes/Rodeway Inn @ 299 station to Poughkeepsie Train Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EMPIRE SERVICE train and finally take the C subway from 34 St-Penn Station station to 116 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from Time Square may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Harlem on the Moovit app.

138min
Walk to bus station
Bus - UPL-EBUPL-EB
Train - EMPIRE SERVICEEMPIRE SERVICE
Subway - C
Walk to Harlem
Leaves from Lowes/Rodeway Inn @ 299

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lowes/Rodeway Inn @ 299
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - UPL-EBUPL-EB
    Wait for bus
    UPL-EB
    Upl_2025
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Poughkeepsie Train Station
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Poughkeepsie
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - EMPIRE SERVICEEMPIRE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    EMPIRE SERVICE
    New York
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    90 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Subway - C
    Wait for subway
    C
    168 St
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    116 St
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Harlem
    Walk to
    Harlem
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Time Square to Harlem by bus, subway and train via UPL-EB, EMPIRE SERVICE and B

To get from Time Square to Harlem in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the UPL-EB bus from Lowes/Rodeway Inn @ 299 station to Poughkeepsie Train Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EMPIRE SERVICE train and finally take the B subway from 34 St-Herald Sq station to 116 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from Time Square may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Harlem on the Moovit app.

143min
Walk to bus station
Bus - UPL-EBUPL-EB
Train - EMPIRE SERVICEEMPIRE SERVICE
Subway - B
Walk to Harlem
Leaves from Lowes/Rodeway Inn @ 299

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lowes/Rodeway Inn @ 299
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - UPL-EBUPL-EB
    Wait for bus
    UPL-EB
    Upl_2025
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Poughkeepsie Train Station
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Poughkeepsie
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - EMPIRE SERVICEEMPIRE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    EMPIRE SERVICE
    New York
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    90 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Subway - B
    Wait for subway
    B
    Bedford Park Blvd
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    116 St
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to Harlem
    Walk to
    Harlem
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Time Square to Harlem

The distance between Time Square, Manhattan and Harlem, Manhattan is approximately 86.55 mi, which can typically be travelled in 138 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Time Square to Harlem by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from Time Square to Harlem

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from Time Square to Harlem using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Time Square) and destination (Harlem), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, subway and train, 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, subway and train schedules.

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Alternative route from Time Square to Harlem by bus, subway and train via UPL-EB, EMPIRE SERVICE and B

To get from Time Square to Harlem in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the UPL-EB bus from Lowes/Rodeway Inn @ 299 station to Poughkeepsie Train Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EMPIRE SERVICE train and finally take the B subway from 34 St-Herald Sq station to 116 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from Time Square may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Harlem on the Moovit app.

143min
Walk to bus station
Bus - UPL-EBUPL-EB
Train - EMPIRE SERVICEEMPIRE SERVICE
Subway - B
Walk to Harlem
Leaves from Lowes/Rodeway Inn @ 299

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lowes/Rodeway Inn @ 299
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - UPL-EBUPL-EB
    Wait for bus
    UPL-EB
    Upl_2025
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Poughkeepsie Train Station
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Poughkeepsie
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - EMPIRE SERVICEEMPIRE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    EMPIRE SERVICE
    New York
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    90 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Subway - B
    Wait for subway
    B
    Bedford Park Blvd
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    116 St
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to Harlem
    Walk to
    Harlem
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Time Square to Harlem?

    The fastest way takes 138 minutes, using Bus line UPL-EB, Train line EMPIRE SERVICE, Subway line C.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Time Square to Harlem?

    The alternative route takes 143 minutes, using Bus line UPL-EB, Train line EMPIRE SERVICE, Subway line B.

  • Is there a direct bus between Time Square and Harlem?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Time Square to Harlem?

    The UPL-EB bus line goes from Lowes/Rodeway Inn @ 299 station near Time Square in Lloyd to Poughkeepsie Train Station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till Poughkeepsie Train Station near Harlem in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Time Square to Harlem by bus, train and subway?

    The total travel time between Time Square in Lloyd and Harlem in Manhattan by bus, train and subway is about 2 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Time Square to get to Harlem?

    Get on the UPL-EB bus from the Lowes/Rodeway Inn @ 299 stop near Time Square in Lloyd.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Time Square and Harlem?

    Get off the bus at the Poughkeepsie Train Station, which is closest to Harlem in Manhattan.

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