The 42 St Shuttle operates in Manhattan between Grand Central and Times Square. The shuttle provides a free transfer between 4, 5, 6, and 7 service at Grand Central-42 St and A, C, E, N, Q, R, 1, 2, 3, and 7 service at Times Square-42 St.
How long does it take to walk through Times Square? Walking is about about 9 blocks the blocks going east are long the blocks going north are short. You have 6 blocks going north and 3-4 blocks between avenues which are long. Time depends on how fast you walk but it is very walkable.
The Top of the Rock Observation Deck is open from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. each day (the last elevator is at 10:10 p.m.). Tickets for the Top of the Rock cost $40 for adults, $38 for seniors and $34 for kids ages 6 to 12.
Although you should never just say elevator to the ones in the Rockefeller Center. They have a glass ceiling and travel at a speed of 366 meters per minute (1200 feet per minute) to the Top of the Rock, where you arrive only 42 seconds later.
It's estimated that almost 800,000 people will visit during the holiday season. One of the biggest deterrents for anyone is massive crowds. No one likes waiting in long lines, being squished by strangers or dealing with all that commotion.
Most travelers recommend visiting the area after dark to see the marquee displays. Many add checking out Times Square before or after a Broadway show is the perfect time to fit it into your schedule.