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How to get from Times Square to Times Square by bus and subway?

From Times Square to Times Square by bus and subway

To get from Times Square to Times Square in Manhattan, take the N6 bus from Locustwood Bl / Hempstead station to 179 St / Hillside station. Next, take the F subway from Jamaica-179 St station to 42 St-Bryant Pk station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

86min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - N6N6
Subway - F
Walk to Times Square
Leaves from Locustwood Bl / Hempstead

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Locustwood Bl / Hempstead
    ID 5592
    0.63 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - N6N6
    Wait for bus
    N6
    Jamaica
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    179 St / Hillside
    ID 4387
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Jamaica-179 St
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - F
    Wait for subway
    F
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Bryant Pk
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to Times Square
    Walk to
    Times Square
    209 W 38th St
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Times Square to Times Square by bus and train

To get from Times Square to Times Square in Manhattan, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the N6 bus from Locustwood Bl / Hempstead station to Hillside Ave / 188th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the Q43 bus and finally take the RONKONKOMA BRANCH train from Jamaica station to 34 St-Penn Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $14.05.

81min$14.05
Walk to bus station
Bus - N6N6
Bus - Q43Q43
Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
Walk to Times Square
Leaves from Locustwood Bl / Hempstead

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Locustwood Bl / Hempstead
    ID 5592
    0.63 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - N6N6
    Wait for bus
    N6
    Jamaica
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hillside Ave / 188th St
    ID 1419
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hillside Ave / 188th St
    ID 1419
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - Q43Q43
    Wait for bus
    Q43
    Jamaica LIRR Station Via Hillside
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Archer Av/Sutphin Pl
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jamaica
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCHRONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Wait for train
    RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Times Square
    Walk to
    Times Square
    209 W 38th St
    490 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Times Square to Times Square

The distance between Times Square, Manhattan and Times Square, Manhattan is approximately 17.67 mi, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Times Square to Times Square by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Times Square

Times Square is located at 209 W 38th St, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is 7 Av/W 41 St.

Subway stations close to Times Square:

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

Bus stations close to Times Square:

  • 7 Av/W 41 St
  • W 42nd St & 7th Ave
  • 42nd St & 7th Ave

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 41 St/8 Av.

Subway stations close to Times Square:

  • 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
  • 42 St-Bryant Pk
  • Times Sq-42 St

Bus stations close to Times Square:

  • W 41 St/8 Av
  • 8 Av/W 40 St
  • W 40th St & 8th Ave

From Times Square to Times Square by bus and train

To get from Times Square to Times Square in Manhattan, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the N6 bus from Locustwood Bl / Hempstead station to Hillside Ave / 188th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the Q43 bus and finally take the RONKONKOMA BRANCH train from Jamaica station to 34 St-Penn Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $14.05.

81min$14.05
Walk to bus station
Bus - N6N6
Bus - Q43Q43
Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
Walk to Times Square
Leaves from Locustwood Bl / Hempstead

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Locustwood Bl / Hempstead
    ID 5592
    0.63 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - N6N6
    Wait for bus
    N6
    Jamaica
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hillside Ave / 188th St
    ID 1419
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hillside Ave / 188th St
    ID 1419
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - Q43Q43
    Wait for bus
    Q43
    Jamaica LIRR Station Via Hillside
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Archer Av/Sutphin Pl
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jamaica
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCHRONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Wait for train
    RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Times Square
    Walk to
    Times Square
    209 W 38th St
    490 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Bus line N6, Bus line F.

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

    The alternative route takes 81 minutes, using Bus line N6, Bus line Q43, Bus line RONKONKOMA BRANCH.

  • Is there a direct bus between Times Square and Times Square in Manhattan?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Times Square to Times Square in Manhattan?

    The N6 bus line goes from Locustwood Bl / Hempstead station near Times Square to Jamaica station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Times Square station near Times Square in Manhattan

  • How long does it take to travel from Times Square to Times Square in Manhattan by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Times Square and Times Square in Manhattan by bus and subway is about 1 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Times Square to get to Times Square in Manhattan?

    Get on the N6 bus from the Locustwood Bl / Hempstead stop near Times Square in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Times Square and Times Square in Manhattan?

    Get off the bus at the Times Square station, which is closest to Times Square in Manhattan.

  • How much is the bus fare from Times Square to Times Square?

    The ride from Times Square to Times Square costs $5.80.

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