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

From Midtown W 39th St to Times Square by bus

Take one direct bus from Midtown W 39th St to Times Square in Manhattan: take the 42ND ST bus from Midtown / W 39th Street station to W 42nd St & 7th Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 11 min.

11min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 42ND ST42ND ST
Walk to Times Square
Leaves from Midtown / W 39th Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Midtown / W 39th Street
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 42ND ST42ND ST
    Wait for bus
    42ND ST
    E 42nd St & 3rd Ave
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W 42nd St & 7th Ave
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to Times Square
    Walk to
    Times Square
    209 W 38th St
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Midtown W 39th St to Times Square by bus via M42

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 19 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

19min$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
    320 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
    270 yd • 4 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 1.4 mi, which can typically be travelled in 11 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 34 St-Penn Station.

Subway stations close to Midtown W 39th St:

  • 34 St-Penn Station
  • Times Sq-42 St
  • 34 St-Hudson Yards

Bus stations close to Midtown W 39th St:

  • 12th Ave & W 33rd St
  • W 34 St/12 Av
  • W 34th St & 12 Ave

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 5 Av.

Subway stations close to Times Square:

  • 5 Av
  • 42 St-Bryant Pk
  • Times Sq-42 St

Bus stations close to Times Square:

  • 8 Av/W 40 St
  • 8 Av/W 41 St
  • W 41 St/8 Av

Related Routes

Alternative route from Midtown W 39th St to Times Square by bus via M42

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 19 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

19min$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
    320 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
    270 yd • 4 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 11 minutes, using Bus line 42ND ST.

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

    The alternative route takes 19 minutes, using Bus line M42.

  • 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 11 min.

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

    The 42ND ST bus line goes from Midtown / W 39th Street station near Midtown W 39th St to E 42nd St & 3rd Ave 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 11 min.

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

    Get on the 42ND ST bus from the Midtown / W 39th Street 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 E 42nd St & 3rd Ave stop, which is closest to Times Square in Manhattan.

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

    The last bus from Midtown W 39th St to Times Square in Manhattan is the 42nd St line. It leaves the Midtown / W 39th Street stop at 3:50 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 8:19 PM.

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