Times Square to Alice in Wonderland statue, Central Park by subway and bus
Quick answer: Take an uptown 1 train from Times Sq-42 St to 79 St, then take the M79 Select Bus Service bus from W 79 St/Broadway to E 79 St/5 Av. The trip takes about 35 minutes door to door on a weekday (34 to 38 depending on the connection). The 1 train comes about every 5 minutes during the day. Every line on this trip runs all night.
Times Square to Alice in Wonderland statue, Central Park
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- M79 SBS
- Walk 4 minto Times Sq-42 St
- 1 1 trainFrom Times Sq-42 St, uptown5 stops, about 8 min
- Change at 79 StWalk about 3 min
- M79 SBS M79 Select Bus Service busFrom W 79 St/Broadway4 stops, about 10 min
- Get off at E 79 St/5 Av
- Alice in Wonderland statue, Central ParkWalk about 6 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Walk about 4 minutes from Times Square to Times Sq-42 St.
- Take an uptown 1 train from Times Sq-42 St to 79 St. It's 5 stops, about 8 minutes.
- At 79 St, walk about 3 minutes to W 79 St/Broadway for the M79 Select Bus Service bus.
- Take the M79 Select Bus Service bus from W 79 St/Broadway to E 79 St/5 Av. It's 4 stops, about 10 minutes.
- From E 79 St/5 Av, walk about 6 minutes to Alice in Wonderland statue, Central Park.
Other ways to go
- Take an uptown Q train from Times Sq-42 St to 72 St, then take the M72 bus from E 72 St/2 Av to 5 Av/E 72 St: about 34 minutes.
- Take the M2 bus from Madison Av/E 43 St to Madison Av/E 72 St: about 34 minutes.
Which one is faster depends on when you leave. Cobblehop compares them with live times.
Times and frequency
From the MTA's fall 2026 schedule. Typical trip is the door to door time in the middle of the day.
| Day | First trip | Last trip | Typical trip | M79 Select Bus Service bus in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Runs all night | 35 min | About every 6 minutes | |
| Saturday | Runs all night | 36 min | About every 7 minutes | |
| Sunday | Runs all night | 36 min | About every 8 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 31 minutes, and the M79 Select Bus Service bus comes about every 40 minutes.
Tips for this trip
- Know your stop. Get ready after E 79 St Transverse/Central Park. The next stop is E 79 St/5 Av. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: Times Sq-42 St/Port Authority Bus Terminal (1 platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 79 St (1 platform) is not on the MTA's list of accessible stations. Elevators can be out of service, so check elevator status on mta.info before you go.
What it costs
- Subway and local bus: $3 per ride with OMNY (tap a contactless card or phone) or a MetroCard. One transfer within 2 hours to the subway or a local bus is included.
Fares as of November 2026. Check the official fares page before you ride.
Times Square to Alice in Wonderland statue, Central Park: common questions
How do I get from Times Square to Alice in Wonderland statue, Central Park by public transit?
Take an uptown 1 train from Times Sq-42 St to 79 St, then take the M79 Select Bus Service bus from W 79 St/Broadway to E 79 St/5 Av.
How long does it take?
About 35 minutes door to door on a weekday, 34 to 38 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 36 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at 79 St.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 31 minutes, and the M79 Select Bus Service bus comes about every 40 minutes.
How much does it cost?
Subway and local bus: $3 per ride with OMNY (tap a contactless card or phone) or a MetroCard. One transfer within 2 hours to the subway or a local bus is included.
Related routes
- Times Square to JFK Airport
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- Penn Station to Alice in Wonderland statue, Central Park
- All New York routes
Sources
Cobblehop is independent. It is not affiliated with the MTA or any transit agency. Schedules on this page come from the MTA's public GTFS data; check these pages for the latest service:
- MTA: developer data (the GTFS schedules used on this page)
- MTA: subway and bus fares
- MTA subway stations, with accessibility (data.ny.gov)
- Times Square: visitor information
Transit data: Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Cobblehop is not affiliated with or endorsed by the MTA.
Published November 7, 2026. Times were computed from the MTA fall 2026 schedules for 2026-11-18 (weekday), 2026-11-21 and 2026-11-22. Planned work and holidays change service, so check Cobblehop for live times before you go.
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