How to get from East Village to Times Square by bus and subway?

From East Village to Times Square by bus and subway

To get from East Village to Times Square in New York - New Jersey, take the R subway from 8 St-Nyu station to Times Sq-42 St station. Next, take the SHORTLINE HUDSON bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to Rt 17 & Linwood Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The bus and subway schedule from East Village may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Times Square on the Moovit app.

95min
Walk to subway station
Subway - R
Bus - SHORTLINE HUDSONSHORTLINE HUDSON
Walk to Times Square
Leaves from 8 St-Nyu

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    8 St-Nyu
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Forest Hills-71 Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - SHORTLINE HUDSONSHORTLINE HUDSON
    Wait for bus
    SHORTLINE HUDSON
    Middletown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rt 17 & Linwood Ave
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to Times Square
    Walk to
    Times Square
    1.98 mi • 41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from East Village to Times Square by bus and subway via W and SHORTLINE HUDSON

To get from East Village to Times Square in New York - New Jersey, take the W subway from 8 St-Nyu station to Times Sq-42 St station. Next, take the SHORTLINE HUDSON bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to Rt 17 & Linwood Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min. The bus and subway schedule from East Village may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Times Square on the Moovit app.

100min
Walk to subway station
Subway - W
Bus - SHORTLINE HUDSONSHORTLINE HUDSON
Walk to Times Square
Leaves from 8 St-Nyu

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    8 St-Nyu
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - W
    Wait for subway
    W
    Astoria-Ditmars Blvd
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - SHORTLINE HUDSONSHORTLINE HUDSON
    Wait for bus
    SHORTLINE HUDSON
    Middletown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rt 17 & Linwood Ave
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to Times Square
    Walk to
    Times Square
    1.98 mi • 41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from East Village to Times Square

The distance between East Village, New York - New Jersey and Times Square, New York - New Jersey is approximately 24.24 mi, which can typically be travelled in 95 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Village to Times Square by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from East Village to Times Square

To check the bus and subway schedule from East Village to Times Square using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (East Village) and destination (Times 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 East Village to Times Square by bus and subway via W and SHORTLINE HUDSON

To get from East Village to Times Square in New York - New Jersey, take the W subway from 8 St-Nyu station to Times Sq-42 St station. Next, take the SHORTLINE HUDSON bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to Rt 17 & Linwood Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min. The bus and subway schedule from East Village may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Times Square on the Moovit app.

100min
Walk to subway station
Subway - W
Bus - SHORTLINE HUDSONSHORTLINE HUDSON
Walk to Times Square
Leaves from 8 St-Nyu

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    8 St-Nyu
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - W
    Wait for subway
    W
    Astoria-Ditmars Blvd
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - SHORTLINE HUDSONSHORTLINE HUDSON
    Wait for bus
    SHORTLINE HUDSON
    Middletown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rt 17 & Linwood Ave
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to Times Square
    Walk to
    Times Square
    1.98 mi • 41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 95 minutes, using Subway line R, Bus line SHORTLINE HUDSON.

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

    The alternative route takes 100 minutes, using Subway line W, Bus line SHORTLINE HUDSON.

  • Is there a direct subway between East Village and Times Square?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 35 min.

  • Which subway line goes from East Village to Times Square?

    The R subway line goes from 8 St-Nyu station near East Village in Manhattan to Forest Hills-71 Av station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Forest Hills-71 Av station near Times Square in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from East Village to Times Square by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between East Village in Manhattan and Times Square in New York - New Jersey by subway and bus is about 1 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near East Village to get to Times Square?

    Get on the R subway from the 8 St-Nyu station near East Village in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between East Village and Times Square?

    Get off the subway at the Forest Hills-71 Av stop, which is closest to Times Square in New York - New Jersey.

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