How to get from Tompkins Square Park to Times Square by subway?

By subway

To get from Tompkins Square Park to Times Square in Manhattan, take the L subway from 1 Av station to 14 St-Union Sq station. Next, take the Q subway from 14 St-Union Sq station to Times Sq-42 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 29 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

29min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - L
Subway - Q
Leaves from 1 Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    1 Av
    640 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Subway - L
    Wait for subway
    L
    8 Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    14 St-Union Sq
    2 min
  • 4
    Subway - Q
    Wait for subway
    Q
    96 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station Times Sq-42 St
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by subway via Q

Take one direct subway from Tompkins Square Park to Times Square in Manhattan: take the Q subway from 8 St-Nyu station to Times Sq-42 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 27 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

27min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - Q
Leaves from 8 St-Nyu

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    8 St-Nyu
    0.64 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Subway - Q
    Wait for subway
    Q
    96 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station Times Sq-42 St
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Tompkins Square Park to Times Square

The distance between Tompkins Square Park, Manhattan and Times Square, Manhattan is approximately 2.23 mi, which can typically be travelled in 29 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tompkins Square Park to Times Square by subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Tompkins Square Park

Tompkins Square Park is located at Avenue B, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Saint Marks Pl/Avenue A.

Subway stations close to Tompkins Square Park:

  • 3 Av
  • 1 Av
  • Astor Pl

Bus stations close to Tompkins Square Park:

  • Saint Marks Pl/Avenue A
  • E 9 St/Avenue A
  • E 10 St/Avenue A

Ferry stations close to Tompkins Square Park:

  • Stuyvesant Cove

Public transit stations close to Times Square, Manhattan

Times Square is located at 209 W 38th St, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is W 41 St/8 Av.

Subway stations close to Times Square:

  • 5 Av
  • 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
  • 42 St-Bryant Pk

Bus stations close to Times Square:

  • W 41 St/8 Av
  • New York (P.A.B.T.)
  • 8 Av/W 40 St

Related Routes

Alternative route by subway via Q

Take one direct subway from Tompkins Square Park to Times Square in Manhattan: take the Q subway from 8 St-Nyu station to Times Sq-42 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 27 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

27min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - Q
Leaves from 8 St-Nyu

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    8 St-Nyu
    0.64 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Subway - Q
    Wait for subway
    Q
    96 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station Times Sq-42 St
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 29 minutes, using Bus line L, Bus line Q.

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

    The alternative route takes 27 minutes, using Bus line Q.

  • Is there a direct subway between Tompkins Square Park and Times Square in Manhattan?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 29 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Tompkins Square Park to Times Square in Manhattan?

    The L subway line goes from 1 Av station near Tompkins Square Park to 8 Av station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Times Sq-42 St station near Times Square in Manhattan

  • How long does it take to travel from Tompkins Square Park to Times Square in Manhattan by subway?

    The total travel time between Tompkins Square Park and Times Square in Manhattan by subway is about 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Tompkins Square Park to get to Times Square in Manhattan?

    Get on the L subway from the 1 Av station near Tompkins Square Park in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Tompkins Square Park and Times Square in Manhattan?

    Get off the subway at the Times Sq-42 St station, which is closest to Times Square in Manhattan.

  • When is the first train from Tompkins Square Park to Times Square in Manhattan?

    The first train from Tompkins Square Park to Times Square in Manhattan is Journal Square - 33rd Street. It leaves the 9th Street station at 8:38 PM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Tompkins Square Park to Times Square?

    The ride from Tompkins Square Park to Times Square costs $2.90.

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