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How to get from Midtown W 39th St to Times Square by bus?

By bus

Take one direct bus from Midtown W 39th St to Times Square in Manhattan: take the M42 bus from W 42 St/12 Av station to W 42 St/7 Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 22 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

22min$2.90
Walk to bus station
Bus - M42M42
Walk to Times Square
Leaves from W 42 St/12 Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W 42 St/12 Av
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - M42M42
    Wait for bus
    M42
    East Side U N-1 Av Crosstown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W 42 St/7 Av
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to Times Square
    Walk to
    Times Square
    209 W 38th St
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By subway

Take one direct subway from Midtown W 39th St 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 24 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

24min$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
    0.52 mi • 11 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 Midtown W 39th St to Times Square

The distance between Midtown W 39th St, Manhattan and Times Square, Manhattan is approximately 1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 22 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Midtown W 39th St to Times Square by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Midtown W 39th St

Midtown W 39th St is located at Midtown W 39th St, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79.

Subway stations close to Midtown W 39th St:

  • 34 St-Hudson Yards
  • 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
  • 34 St-Penn Station

Bus stations close to Midtown W 39th St:

  • 12 Av/W 40 St
  • W 42 St/12 Av
  • 12 Av/42 St

Ferry stations close to Midtown W 39th St:

  • Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79

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 42 St/Broadway.

Subway stations close to Times Square:

  • 42 St-Bryant Pk
  • 34 St-Penn Station
  • Times Sq-42 St

Bus stations close to Times Square:

  • W 42 St/Broadway
  • W 42nd St & 7th Ave
  • W 42nd St and Broadway

By subway

Take one direct subway from Midtown W 39th St 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 24 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

24min$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
    0.52 mi • 11 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 Midtown W 39th St to Times Square?

    The fastest way takes 22 minutes, using Bus line M42.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Midtown W 39th St to Times Square?

    The alternative route takes 24 minutes, using Bus line 7.

  • Is there a direct bus between Midtown W 39th St and Times Square in Manhattan?

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from Midtown W 39th St to Times Square in Manhattan in 22 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Midtown W 39th St to Times Square in Manhattan?

    The M42 bus line goes from W 42 St/12 Av station near Midtown W 39th St to East Side U N-1 Av Crosstown station near Times Square in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Midtown W 39th St to Times Square in Manhattan by bus?

    The total travel time between Midtown W 39th St and Times Square in Manhattan by bus is about 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Midtown W 39th St to get to Times Square in Manhattan?

    Get on the M42 bus from the W 42 St/12 Av stop near Midtown W 39th St in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Midtown W 39th St and Times Square in Manhattan?

    Get off the bus at the East Side U N-1 Av Crosstown stop, which is closest to Times Square in Manhattan.

  • When is the first bus from Midtown W 39th St to Times Square in Manhattan?

    The first bus from Midtown W 39th St to Times Square in Manhattan is United Nations - W 42 St Pier. It leaves the W 42 St/12 Av stop at 12:48 AM.

  • When is the first subway from Midtown W 39th St to Times Square in Manhattan?

    The first subway from Midtown W 39th St to Times Square in Manhattan is Flushing Local. It leaves the 34 St-Hudson Yards station at 12:16 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Midtown W 39th St to Times Square?

    The ride from Midtown W 39th St to Times Square costs $2.90.

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