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 41 min. The subway and train schedule from Brooklyn may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Times Square on the Moovit app.

161min
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
    46 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

Alternative route from Brooklyn to Times Square by subway and train via 3, NC and PVL

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 NC train and finally take the PVL train from Secaucus station to Westwood station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 47 min. The subway and train schedule from Brooklyn may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Times Square on the Moovit app.

167min
Walk to subway station
Subway - 3
Train - NC
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 - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3831| Trenton Transit Center
  • 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
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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 161 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.

Subway And Train schedule from Brooklyn to Times Square

To check the subway and train schedule from Brooklyn to Times Square using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Brooklyn) and destination (Times Square), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each subway and train, 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 subway and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Brooklyn to Times Square by subway and train via 3, NC and PVL

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 NC train and finally take the PVL train from Secaucus station to Westwood station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 47 min. The subway and train schedule from Brooklyn may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Times Square on the Moovit app.

167min
Walk to subway station
Subway - 3
Train - NC
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 - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3831| Trenton Transit Center
  • 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 161 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 167 minutes, using Subway line 3, 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 41 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 41 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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