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How to get from Times Square Ball to Macy's by bus and subway?

From Times Square Ball to Macy's by bus and subway

To get from Times Square Ball to Macy's in New York - New Jersey, take the Q subway from Times Sq-42 St station to Avenue U station. Next, take the B3 bus from Avenue U/E 16 St station to Avenue U/E 54 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

72min$2.90
Subway - Q
Bus - B3B3
Leaves from Times Sq-42 St
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Times Square Ball
    West 42nd Street
  • 2
    Subway - Q
    Wait for subway
    Q
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Avenue U
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Avenue U/E 16 St
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - B3B3
    Wait for bus
    B3
    Bergen Beach E 71 St Via Av U
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Avenue U/E 54 St
    Ride to bus station
    Avenue U/E 54 St
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Times Square Ball to Macy's by bus and subway via 3 and B47

To get from Times Square Ball to Macy's in New York - New Jersey, take the 3 subway from Times Sq-42 St station to Sutter Av-Rutland Rd station. Next, take the B47 bus from Rutland Rd/E 98 St station to Avenue U/E 54 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

75min$2.90
Subway - 3
Bus - B47B47
Walk to Macy's
Leaves from Times Sq-42 St
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Times Square Ball
    West 42nd Street
  • 2
    Subway - 3
    Wait for subway
    3
    New Lots Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Sutter Av-Rutland Rd
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rutland Rd/E 98 St
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - B47B47
    Wait for bus
    B47
    Kings Plaza Via Ralph Av
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Avenue U/E 54 St
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to Macy's
    Walk to
    Macy's
    Avenue U
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Times Square Ball to Macy's
The distance between Times Square Ball, New York - New Jersey and Macy's, New York - New Jersey is approximately 13.7 mi, which can typically be travelled in 72 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Times Square Ball to Macy's by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Times Square Ball

Times Square Ball is located at West 42nd Street, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is 6 Av/W 41 St.

Subway stations close to Times Square Ball:

  • 42 St - Bryant Pk [B,D,F,M]

Bus stations close to Times Square Ball:

  • 6 Av/W 41 St
Public transit stations close to Macy's, New York - New Jersey

Macy's is located at Avenue U, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Kings Hwy.

Subway stations close to Macy's:

  • Kings Hwy
  • Neck Rd
  • Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College

Bus stations close to Macy's:

  • Flatbush Av/Avenue U
  • Avenue U/Hendrickson St
  • Avenue U/E 57 St

Alternative route from Times Square Ball to Macy's by bus and subway via 3 and B47

To get from Times Square Ball to Macy's in New York - New Jersey, take the 3 subway from Times Sq-42 St station to Sutter Av-Rutland Rd station. Next, take the B47 bus from Rutland Rd/E 98 St station to Avenue U/E 54 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

75min$2.90
Subway - 3
Bus - B47B47
Walk to Macy's
Leaves from Times Sq-42 St
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Times Square Ball
    West 42nd Street
  • 2
    Subway - 3
    Wait for subway
    3
    New Lots Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Sutter Av-Rutland Rd
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rutland Rd/E 98 St
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - B47B47
    Wait for bus
    B47
    Kings Plaza Via Ralph Av
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Avenue U/E 54 St
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to Macy's
    Walk to
    Macy's
    Avenue U
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Times Square Ball to Macy's?

    The fastest way takes 72 minutes, using Bus line Q, Bus line B3.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Times Square Ball to Macy's?

    The alternative route takes 75 minutes, using Bus line 3, Bus line B47.

  • Is there a direct subway between Times Square Ball and Macy's?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 12 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Times Square Ball to Macy's?

    The Q subway line goes from Coney Island-Stillwell Av station near Times Square Ball in Manhattan to Avenue U station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Avenue U station near Macy's in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Times Square Ball to Macy's by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Times Square Ball in Manhattan and Macy's in New York - New Jersey by subway and bus is about 1 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Times Square Ball to get to Macy's?

    Get on the Q subway from the Coney Island-Stillwell Av station near Times Square Ball in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Times Square Ball and Macy's?

    Get off the subway at the Avenue U stop, which is closest to Macy's in New York - New Jersey.

  • When is the first subway from Times Square Ball to Macy's?

    The first subway from Times Square Ball in Manhattan to Macy's in New York - New Jersey is Broadway Express. It leaves the Times Sq-42 St station at 8:11 PM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Times Square Ball to Macy's?

    The ride from Times Square Ball to Macy's costs $2.90.

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