How to get from Brooklyn to Times Square by subway and train?

From Brooklyn to Times Square by subway and train

To get from Brooklyn to Times Square in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the 3 subway from New Lots Av station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NJCL train and finally take the PVL train from Secaucus station to Westwood station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 48 min.

168min
Walk to subway station
Subway - 3
Train - NJCL
Train - PVL
Walk to Times Square
Leaves from New Lots Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    New Lots Av
    0.89 mi • 19 min
  • 2
    Subway - 3
    Wait for subway
    3
    Harlem-148 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    47 min
  • 4
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3231| Long Branch
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    9 min
  • 6
    Train - PVLPVL
    Wait for train
    PVL
    #1607| Spring Valley
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Westwood
    35 min
  • 8
    Walk to Times Square
    Walk to
    Times Square
    1.64 mi • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Brooklyn to Times Square by bus and train

To get from Brooklyn to Times Square in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the BM5 bus from Ashford St /Cozine Av station to Madison Av / E 34 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NC train and finally take the PVL train from Secaucus station to Westwood station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 7 min.

187min
Walk to bus station
Bus - BM5BM5
Train - NC
Train - PVL
Walk to Times Square
Leaves from Ashford St /Cozine Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ashford St /Cozine Av
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - BM5BM5
    Wait for bus
    BM5
    Midtown 57 St Via Madison Av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison Av / E 34 St
    61 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    810 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3831| Trenton Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    9 min
  • 7
    Train - PVLPVL
    Wait for train
    PVL
    #1607| Spring Valley
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Westwood
    35 min
  • 9
    Walk to Times Square
    Walk to
    Times Square
    1.64 mi • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Brooklyn to Times Square

The distance between Brooklyn, New York - New Jersey and Times Square, New York - New Jersey is approximately 36.31 mi, which can typically be travelled in 168 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brooklyn to Times Square by subway and train, 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 Brooklyn

Brooklyn is located at Brooklyn, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Flatlands Av/Elton St.

Subway stations close to Brooklyn:

  • Euclid Av
  • New Lots Av
  • Shepherd Av

Bus stations close to Brooklyn:

  • Flatlands Av/Elton St
  • Flatlands Av/Essex St
  • Flatlands Av/Atkins Av

Public transit stations close to Times Square, New York - New Jersey

Times Square is located at Times Square, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Woodcliff Lake.

Train stations close to Times Square:

  • Woodcliff Lake
  • Emerson
  • Hillsdale

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From Brooklyn to Times Square by bus and train

To get from Brooklyn to Times Square in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the BM5 bus from Ashford St /Cozine Av station to Madison Av / E 34 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NC train and finally take the PVL train from Secaucus station to Westwood station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 7 min.

187min
Walk to bus station
Bus - BM5BM5
Train - NC
Train - PVL
Walk to Times Square
Leaves from Ashford St /Cozine Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ashford St /Cozine Av
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - BM5BM5
    Wait for bus
    BM5
    Midtown 57 St Via Madison Av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison Av / E 34 St
    61 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    810 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3831| Trenton Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    9 min
  • 7
    Train - PVLPVL
    Wait for train
    PVL
    #1607| Spring Valley
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Westwood
    35 min
  • 9
    Walk to Times Square
    Walk to
    Times Square
    1.64 mi • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Brooklyn to Times Square?

    The fastest way takes 168 minutes, using Subway line 3, Train line NJCL, Train line PVL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Brooklyn to Times Square?

    The alternative route takes 187 minutes, using Bus line BM5, Train line NC, Train line PVL.

  • Is there a direct subway between Brooklyn and Times Square in New York - New Jersey?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 48 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Brooklyn to Times Square in New York - New Jersey?

    The 3 subway line goes from New Lots Av station near Brooklyn to Harlem-148 St station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Harlem-148 St station near Times Square in New York - New Jersey

  • How long does it take to travel from Brooklyn to Times Square in New York - New Jersey by subway and train?

    The total travel time between Brooklyn and Times Square in New York - New Jersey by subway and train is about 2 hr 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Brooklyn to get to Times Square in New York - New Jersey?

    Get on the 3 subway from the New Lots Av station near Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Brooklyn and Times Square in New York - New Jersey?

    Get off the subway at the Harlem-148 St station, which is closest to Times Square in New York - New Jersey.

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