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 36 min.

96min
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 41 min.

101min
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 96 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.

Public transit stations close to East Village

East Village is located at East Village, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Astor Pl.

Subway stations close to East Village:

  • Astor Pl
  • 8 St-Nyu
  • 14 St-Union Sq

Bus stations close to East Village:

  • E 8 St/Lafayette St
  • Lafayette St/Astor Pl
  • Astor Pl/Cooper Sq East

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 Westwood.

Train stations close to Times Square:

  • Westwood
  • Oradell
  • Hillsdale

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 41 min.

101min
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 96 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 101 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 36 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 36 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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