Times Square to Lincoln Center by subway
Quick answer: Take an uptown 1 train from Times Sq-42 St to 66 St-Lincoln Center. The trip takes about 18 minutes door to door on a weekday. The 1 train comes about every 5 minutes during the day. It runs all night.
Times Square to Lincoln Center
- 1
- Walk 4 minto Times Sq-42 St
- 1 1 trainFrom Times Sq-42 St, uptown3 stops, about 6 min
- Get off at 66 St-Lincoln Center
- Lincoln Center
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 66 St-Lincoln Center. It's 3 stops, about 6 minutes.
Other ways to go
- Take the M104 bus from 8 Av/W 42 St to Broadway/W 63 St: about 19 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 | 1 train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Runs all night | 18 min | About every 5 minutes | |
| Saturday | Runs all night | 18 min | About every 6 minutes | |
| Sunday | Runs all night | 18 min | About every 6 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 17 minutes, and the 1 train comes about every 20 minutes.
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; 66 St-Lincoln Center (1 platform) is 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 Lincoln Center: common questions
How do I get from Times Square to Lincoln Center by public transit?
Take an uptown 1 train from Times Sq-42 St to 66 St-Lincoln Center.
How long does it take?
About 18 minutes door to door on a weekday. On weekends it's about 18 minutes.
Do I have to change?
No. The 1 train goes all the way.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 17 minutes, and the 1 train comes about every 20 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
- Times Square to LaGuardia Airport
- Times Square to 9/11 Memorial & Museum
- JFK Airport to Lincoln Center
- LaGuardia Airport to Lincoln Center
- Penn Station to Lincoln Center
- 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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