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Times Square–42nd Street/Port Authority Bus Terminal station facts for kids

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Times Square–42nd Street is a very busy subway station in New York City. It's located right in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, where Times Square, Broadway, and 42nd Street all meet. This station is a major hub, meaning many different subway lines stop here, making it easy to travel all over the city.

You can catch the N, Q, R, W, 1, 2, 3, A, C, and E trains at this station. It's one of the most important stations in the entire New York City Subway system because so many people use it every day.

Exploring Times Square Station

The Times Square–42nd Street station is actually a huge complex of several stations connected together. It serves three main subway lines: the BMT Broadway Line, the IRT Broadway–Seventh Avenue Line, and the IND Eighth Avenue Line. Because it's so big, it can be a bit like a maze, but there are signs to help you find your way.

Connecting to Other Trains

This station is a great place to transfer to other subway lines or even buses.

  • You can easily transfer to the A, C, and E trains at the nearby Port Authority Bus Terminal stop.
  • If you walk a little further, you can connect to the B, D, F, and M trains at the 42nd Street–Bryant Park station.
  • There's also a connection to the 7 train at the 5th Avenue station.

Why is it so important?

The Times Square–42nd Street station is important for many reasons:

  • It's in a famous spot: Times Square is known worldwide for its bright lights and theaters.
  • It connects many lines: This makes it easy for people to get to different parts of New York City.
  • It's a gateway: Many tourists and locals use this station to visit popular attractions.

Images for kids

  • Layout stazione Times Square-42nd Street

    Physical locations of the platforms

  • Times Square subway station original plan

    Plan of the original station before reconfiguration

  • NYCS IND WallTileScheme

    Wall mosaics

  • Times Sq-42nd St td 36 - Passageway

    A sign at the western end of the passageway ramp, informing customers that the passageway to rest of the complex is not wheelchair accessible

  • Queensboro Subway Service Extended To Times Square Station 1927

    Queensboro Subway Service Extended To Times Square station 1927

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Times Square–Calle 42 (metro de Nueva York) para niños

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