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. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus schedule from Midtown W 39th St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Times Square on the Moovit app.

11min$1.75
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
    160 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 18 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus schedule from Midtown W 39th St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Times Square on the Moovit app.

18min$3.00
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
    330 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 1.41 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.

Bus schedule from Midtown W 39th St to Times Square

To check the bus schedule from Midtown W 39th St to Times Square using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Midtown W 39th St) and destination (Times Square), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 schedules.

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 18 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus schedule from Midtown W 39th St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Times Square on the Moovit app.

18min$3.00
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
    330 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 18 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.

  • 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 $1.75.

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