Iconic entertainment district and Broadway theater area

About Times Square / Midtown

Times Square is the dazzling commercial and entertainment hub where Broadway meets Seventh Avenue, famous worldwide for its massive illuminated billboards, Broadway theaters, and New Year's Eve ball drop. The district spans roughly from 42nd to 47th Street, packed with restaurants, flagship retail stores, and street performers.

Beyond the spectacle, the Times Square area provides access to over 40 Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters in the surrounding Theater District. Restaurant Row on 46th Street offers pre-show dining, while Hell's Kitchen to the west has emerged as a top food destination. Major attractions like Madame Tussauds, Ripley's Believe It or Not, and the Times Square Museum are steps away.

For travelers, Times Square's location at the nexus of multiple subway lines (1/2/3, 7, N/Q/R/W, S) makes it one of the best-connected spots in all of Manhattan, with easy transfers to anywhere in the city.

Nearby Landmarks

Times Square Broadway Theater District Bryant Park Madame Tussauds Rockefeller Center

Transport Options

Taxi

Cost $55-75 + tolls + tip
Time 35-70 minutes

Follow "Taxi" signs at arrivals. Queue at official taxi stand. Metered fares, no need to negotiate.

Rideshare (Grab/Uber)

Cost $50-70
Time 35-70 minutes

Arrivals level bus stop

Step-by-Step Directions

Take Newark Airport Express bus from terminal to Port Authority Bus Terminal (42nd St). Buses every 15 minutes.

Quick Comparison

Option Cost Time Best For
Taxi $55-75 + tolls + tip 35-70 minutes Convenience, groups, heavy luggage
Rideshare $50-70 35-70 minutes Budget-conscious, app users

Good to Know

Late Night Transport

NJ Transit runs hourly overnight service. The Newark Airport Express bus stops at Bryant Park (one block from Times Square) but does not run midnight-4 AM. Taxis cost $60-90 plus tolls at night. The subway runs 24/7 from Penn Station.

Luggage Tips

NJ Transit trains have luggage space. From Penn Station, Times Square is a 10-minute walk north on 7th Avenue or one subway stop (1/2/3 to Times Square-42nd St). Walking with luggage is manageable on wide Midtown sidewalks.

Accessibility

AirTrain and NJ Transit are wheelchair accessible. Penn Station has elevators. The Times Square-42nd Street subway complex has elevator access, but the station is sprawling—follow ADA signage carefully. Street-level Times Square is flat and fully accessible.