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How to get from Penn Station NY to Times Square by subway?

From Penn Station NY to Times Square by subway

Take one direct subway from Penn Station NY to Times Square in Manhattan: take the A subway from 34 St-Penn Station station to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 21 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

21min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - A
Leaves from 34 St-Penn Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Inwood-207 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Penn Station NY to Times Square by subway via 7

Take one direct subway from Penn Station NY to Times Square in Manhattan: take the 7 subway from 34 St-Hudson Yards station to Times Sq-42 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 18 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

18min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - 7
Leaves from 34 St-Hudson Yards

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    34 St-Hudson Yards
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - 7
    Wait for subway
    7
    Flushing-Main St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station Times Sq-42 St
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Penn Station NY to Times Square

The distance between Penn Station NY, Manhattan and Times Square, Manhattan is approximately 1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 21 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Penn Station NY 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 Penn Station NY

Penn Station NY is located at Penn Station NY, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is 9 Av/W 34 St.

Subway stations close to Penn Station NY:

  • 34 St-Penn Station
  • 34 St-Hudson Yards
  • 28 St

Train stations close to Penn Station NY:

  • 34 St-Penn Station

Bus stations close to Penn Station NY:

  • 9 Av/W 34 St
  • W 34 St/9 Av
  • W 34 St/Dyer Av

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 Times Sq-42 St.

Subway stations close to Times Square:

  • Times Sq-42 St
  • 34 St-Penn Station
  • 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal

Bus stations close to Times Square:

  • New York (P.A.B.T.)
  • W 41 St/8 Av
  • 42nd St & 7th Ave

Alternative route from Penn Station NY to Times Square by subway via 7

Take one direct subway from Penn Station NY to Times Square in Manhattan: take the 7 subway from 34 St-Hudson Yards station to Times Sq-42 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 18 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

18min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - 7
Leaves from 34 St-Hudson Yards

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    34 St-Hudson Yards
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - 7
    Wait for subway
    7
    Flushing-Main St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station Times Sq-42 St
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Penn Station NY to Times Square?

    The fastest way takes 21 minutes, using Bus line A.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Penn Station NY to Times Square?

    The alternative route takes 18 minutes, using Bus line 7.

  • Is there a direct subway between Penn Station NY and Times Square in Manhattan?

    Yes, there is a direct subway going from Penn Station NY to Times Square in Manhattan in 21 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Penn Station NY to Times Square in Manhattan?

    The A subway line goes from 34 St-Penn Station station near Penn Station NY to Inwood-207 St station near Times Square in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Penn Station NY to Times Square in Manhattan by subway?

    The total travel time between Penn Station NY and Times Square in Manhattan by subway is about 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Penn Station NY to get to Times Square in Manhattan?

    Get on the A subway from the 34 St-Penn Station station near Penn Station NY in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Penn Station NY and Times Square in Manhattan?

    Get off the subway at the Inwood-207 St station, which is closest to Times Square in Manhattan.

  • When is the first bus from Penn Station NY to Times Square in Manhattan?

    The first bus from Penn Station NY to Times Square in Manhattan is Waterside - Port Authority Terminal. It leaves the 8 Av/W 34 St stop at 8:10 PM.

  • When is the first subway from Penn Station NY to Times Square in Manhattan?

    The first subway from Penn Station NY to Times Square in Manhattan is Flushing Local. It leaves the 34 St-Hudson Yards station at 8:11 PM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Penn Station NY to Times Square?

    The ride from Penn Station NY to Times Square costs $2.90.

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