How to get from 72nd Street to Herald Square by bus and subway?

From 72nd Street to Herald Square by bus and subway

To get from 72nd Street to Herald Square in Manhattan, take the M4 bus from 5 Av/E 72 St station to 5 Av/E 61 St station. Next, take the W subway from 5 Av/59 St station to 34 St-Herald Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 20 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus and subway schedule from 72nd Street may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Herald Square on the Moovit app.

20min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - M4M4
Subway - W
Leaves from 5 Av/E 72 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    5 Av/E 72 St
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - M4M4
    Wait for bus
    M4
    Midtown 32 St & 5 Av Via Bway 5 Av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    5 Av/E 61 St
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    5 Av/59 St
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - W
    Wait for subway
    W
    Whitehall St-South Ferry
  • 6
    Ride to subway station 34 St-Herald Sq
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 72nd Street to Herald Square

The distance between 72nd Street, Manhattan and Herald Square, Manhattan is approximately 2.24 mi, which can typically be travelled in 20 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 72nd Street to Herald Square 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 72nd Street to Herald Square

To check the bus and subway schedule from 72nd Street to Herald Square using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (72nd Street) and destination (Herald Square), 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 72nd Street to Herald Square?

    The fastest way takes 20 minutes, using Bus line M4, Subway line W.

  • Is there a direct bus between 72nd Street and Herald Square in Manhattan?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 20 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 72nd Street to Herald Square in Manhattan?

    The M4 bus line goes from 5 Av/E 72 St station near 72nd Street to 5 Av/E 61 St station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till 5 Av/E 61 St station near Herald Square in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from 72nd Street to Herald Square in Manhattan by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between 72nd Street and Herald Square in Manhattan by bus and subway is about 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 72nd Street to get to Herald Square in Manhattan?

    Get on the M4 bus from the 5 Av/E 72 St stop near 72nd Street in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 72nd Street and Herald Square in Manhattan?

    Get off the bus at the 5 Av/E 61 St station, which is closest to Herald Square in Manhattan.

  • When is the first bus from 72nd Street to Herald Square in Manhattan?

    The first bus from 72nd Street to Herald Square in Manhattan is Harlem - East Village. It leaves the 5 Av/E 72 St stop at 12:20 AM.

  • When is the first subway from 72nd Street to Herald Square in Manhattan?

    The first subway from 72nd Street to Herald Square in Manhattan is Broadway Express. It leaves the 72 St station at 12:29 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from 72nd Street to Herald Square?

    The ride from 72nd Street to Herald Square costs $3.00.

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