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

From Grand Central to Times Square by bus and subway

To get from Grand Central to Times Square in New York - New Jersey, take the S subway from Grand Central-42 St station to Times Sq-42 St station. Next, take the 165 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to Broadway at Irvington St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 11 min. The bus and subway schedule from Grand Central may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Times Square on the Moovit app.

131min
Walk to subway station
Subway - S
Bus - 165165
Walk to Times Square
Leaves from Grand Central-42 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - S
    Wait for subway
    S
    Times Sq-42 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    ID 26229
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 165165
    Wait for bus
    165
    Westwood
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway at Irvington St
    ID 14023
    83 min
  • 7
    Walk to Times Square
    Walk to
    Times Square
    1.6 mi • 33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Grand Central to Times Square by bus

Take one direct bus from Grand Central to Times Square in New York - New Jersey: take the SHORTLINE HUDSON bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to Rt 17 & Linwood Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The bus and subway schedule from Grand Central may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Times Square on the Moovit app.

88min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SHORTLINE HUDSONSHORTLINE HUDSON
Walk to Times Square
Leaves from Port Authority Bus Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    0.69 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Bus - SHORTLINE HUDSONSHORTLINE HUDSON
    Wait for bus
    SHORTLINE HUDSON
    Middletown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rt 17 & Linwood Ave
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to Times Square
    Walk to
    Times Square
    1.98 mi • 41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Grand Central to Times Square

The distance between Grand Central, New York - New Jersey and Times Square, New York - New Jersey is approximately 23.19 mi, which can typically be travelled in 131 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Grand Central to Times Square by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Grand Central to Times Square

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

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From Grand Central to Times Square by bus

Take one direct bus from Grand Central to Times Square in New York - New Jersey: take the SHORTLINE HUDSON bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to Rt 17 & Linwood Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The bus and subway schedule from Grand Central may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Times Square on the Moovit app.

88min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SHORTLINE HUDSONSHORTLINE HUDSON
Walk to Times Square
Leaves from Port Authority Bus Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    0.69 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Bus - SHORTLINE HUDSONSHORTLINE HUDSON
    Wait for bus
    SHORTLINE HUDSON
    Middletown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rt 17 & Linwood Ave
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to Times Square
    Walk to
    Times Square
    1.98 mi • 41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 131 minutes, using Subway line S, Bus line 165.

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

    The alternative route takes 88 minutes, using Bus line SHORTLINE HUDSON.

  • Is there a direct subway between Grand Central and Times Square?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 11 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Grand Central to Times Square?

    The S subway line goes from Grand Central-42 St station near Grand Central in Manhattan to Times Sq-42 St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Times Sq-42 St station near Times Square in New York - New Jersey.

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

    The total travel time between Grand Central in Manhattan and Times Square in New York - New Jersey by subway and bus is about 2 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Grand Central to get to Times Square?

    Get on the S subway from the Grand Central-42 St station near Grand Central in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Grand Central and Times Square?

    Get off the subway at the Times Sq-42 St stop, which is closest to Times Square in New York - New Jersey.

  • When is the first bus from Grand Central to Times Square?

    The first bus from Grand Central in Manhattan to Times Square in New York - New Jersey is 300 - NYC - Middletown. It leaves the Port Authority Bus Terminal stop at 5:10 AM.

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