About Times Square - 42nd St
Times Square - 42nd Street is the busiest and most famous subway station in New York City, located at the intersection of Broadway, 7th Avenue and 42nd Street - the crossroads of the world. Nine subway lines serve this complex, connecting to Port Authority Bus Terminal (the world's busiest bus station) and the S shuttle to Grand Central. The station is the gateway to the Broadway theatre district, Midtown shopping and the neon spectacle of Times Square itself.
Lines Served
Traveller Tips
- 1The station is huge and complex - use the Subway Map app or follow overhead signs carefully
- 2For Broadway shows, exit on 42nd Street and walk along Theatre Row
- 3The TKTS discount booth in Times Square sells same-day Broadway tickets at up to 50% off
- 4Extremely crowded at all hours - keep bags in front and watch for pickpockets
- 5The Port Authority Bus Terminal (connected) runs buses to the Hamptons, New Jersey and upstate NY
Accessibility
✓Wheelchair accessible
✓Step-free access
✓Audio announcements
✓Visual displays
✓Accessible toilets
✓Tactile guides
Facilities
Toilets
ATMs
Free Wi-Fi
Shops
Info Desk
Nearby Attractions
Times Square
Broadway Theatre District
TKTS Discount Booth
Madame Tussauds
Ripley's Believe It or Not
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum (20 min walk)
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Zone 1
Travel Zone
Est. 1904
Zone 1 Stations
Step-free access available