How to get from Upper East Side to Time Square by bus and subway?

From Upper East Side to Time Square by bus and subway

To get from Upper East Side to Time Square in Lloyd, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the Q subway from 86 St station to Times Sq-42 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ADT A104 bus and finally take the UPL-EB bus from New Paltz Trailways station to Lowes/Rodeway Inn @ 299 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min. The bus and subway schedule from Upper East Side may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Time Square on the Moovit app.

175min
Walk to subway station
Subway - Q
Bus - ADT A104ADT A104
Bus - UPL-EBUPL-EB
Walk to Time Square
Leaves from 86 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    86 St
    450 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - Q
    Wait for subway
    Q
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    New York (P.A.B.T.)
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - ADT A104ADT A104
    Wait for bus
    ADT A104
    Oneonta
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    New Paltz
    95 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    New Paltz Trailways
    ID 152
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - UPL-EBUPL-EB
    Wait for bus
    UPL-EB
    Upl_2025
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lowes/Rodeway Inn @ 299
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Time Square
    Walk to
    Time Square
    NY 299
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Upper East Side to Time Square by bus and subway via 5, R and ADT A104

To get from Upper East Side to Time Square in Lloyd, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the 5 subway from 86 St station to Lexington Av/59 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R subway and finally take the ADT A104 bus from New York (P.A.B.T.) station to New Paltz (Park & Ride) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $28.00. The bus and subway schedule from Upper East Side may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Time Square on the Moovit app.

143min$28.00
Walk to subway station
Subway - 5
Subway - R
Bus - ADT A104ADT A104
Walk to Time Square
Leaves from 86 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    86 St
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - 5
    Wait for subway
    5
    Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Lexington Av/59 St
    5 min
  • 4
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Bay Pkwy
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    8 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    New York (P.A.B.T.)
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - ADT A104ADT A104
    Wait for bus
    ADT A104
    Oneonta
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    New Paltz (Park & Ride)
    90 min
  • 9
    Walk to Time Square
    Walk to
    Time Square
    NY 299
    1.3 mi • 27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Upper East Side to Time Square

The distance between Upper East Side, Lloyd and Time Square, Lloyd is approximately 90.13 mi, which can typically be travelled in 175 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Upper East Side to Time Square by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Lloyd – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Upper East Side to Time Square

To check the bus and subway schedule from Upper East Side to Time Square using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Upper East Side) and destination (Time 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Upper East Side to Time Square by bus and subway via 5, R and ADT A104

To get from Upper East Side to Time Square in Lloyd, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the 5 subway from 86 St station to Lexington Av/59 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R subway and finally take the ADT A104 bus from New York (P.A.B.T.) station to New Paltz (Park & Ride) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $28.00. The bus and subway schedule from Upper East Side may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Time Square on the Moovit app.

143min$28.00
Walk to subway station
Subway - 5
Subway - R
Bus - ADT A104ADT A104
Walk to Time Square
Leaves from 86 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    86 St
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - 5
    Wait for subway
    5
    Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Lexington Av/59 St
    5 min
  • 4
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Bay Pkwy
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    8 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    New York (P.A.B.T.)
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - ADT A104ADT A104
    Wait for bus
    ADT A104
    Oneonta
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    New Paltz (Park & Ride)
    90 min
  • 9
    Walk to Time Square
    Walk to
    Time Square
    NY 299
    1.3 mi • 27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Upper East Side to Time Square?

    The fastest way takes 175 minutes, using Subway line Q, Bus line ADT A104, Bus line UPL-EB.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Upper East Side to Time Square?

    The alternative route takes 143 minutes, using Subway line 5, Subway line R, Bus line ADT A104.

  • Is there a direct subway between Upper East Side and Time Square?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 55 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Upper East Side to Time Square?

    The Q subway line goes from 86 St station near Upper East Side in Manhattan to Coney Island-Stillwell Av station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Coney Island-Stillwell Av station near Time Square in Lloyd.

  • How long does it take to travel from Upper East Side to Time Square by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Upper East Side in Manhattan and Time Square in Lloyd by subway and bus is about 2 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Upper East Side to get to Time Square?

    Get on the Q subway from the 86 St station near Upper East Side in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Upper East Side and Time Square?

    Get off the subway at the Coney Island-Stillwell Av stop, which is closest to Time Square in Lloyd.

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