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

Upper East Side to Time Square - Subway Schedule

The Q subway from Upper East Side to Time Square runs from 12:15 AM to 12:01 AM, with departures every 5-20 min. The trip takes about 2 hr 54 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

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-D bus and finally take the UPL-EB bus from New Paltz Trailways (Main St. Plaza) station to Lowes/Rodeway Inn @ 299 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 54 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.

174min
Walk to subway station
Subway - Q
Bus - ADT A104-DADT A104-D
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 A104-DADT A104-D
    Wait for bus
    ADT A104-D
    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 (Main St. Plaza)
    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
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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 90.65 mi, which can typically be travelled in 174 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.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 174 minutes, using Subway line Q, Bus line ADT A104-D, Bus line UPL-EB.

  • 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 54 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 Times Sq-42 St station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Times Sq-42 St 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 54 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 Times Sq-42 St stop, which is closest to Time Square in Lloyd.

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