Getting around from the hotel: subway, walking and sightseeing options
Margaritaville Resort Times Square sits steps from the Times Square–42 Street subway complex (1,2,3,7,A,C,E,N,Q,R,S lines) and is walkable to many Midtown sights. Use the station across the street for fast subway connections, walk to nearby attractions like Bryant Park and the Empire State Building, or take taxis/rideshares and off-site ferries for longer excursions.
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Where to find the subway from the hotel
The main subway access is the Times Square–42 Street / Port Authority complex. The station entrance is basically across the street from the hotel at 42nd Street and 7th Avenue.
Lines serving the complex include the 1, 2, 3, 7, A, C, E, N, Q, R and S (shuttle). For the A/C/E and 7 lines you can also use nearby entrances at Port Authority or 8th Avenue.
- Best for north–south crosstown: 1, 2, 3 (7th Ave local/express access)
- Best for east–west and airport connections: 7 (to Grand Central) and A/C/E (to Midtown and Downtown)
- Use the MTA maps and apps for real-time service changes and elevator info
| Line | Common use from hotel |
|---|---|
| 1 / 2 / 3 | Local and express north/south service on 7th Ave |
| A / C / E | Fast Midtown–Downtown service; access to Port Authority entrances |
| 7 | Crosstown to Grand Central and Queens |
Walking routes to nearby Midtown sights
Times Square, Broadway theatres, and Bryant Park are immediate — Times Square is effectively outside the hotel doors, and Bryant Park is about a 6-minute walk. Many Midtown highlights are easy to reach on foot.
Short walking times listed by the resort: Empire State Building (11–15 minutes), Rockefeller Center (about 15 minutes), Grand Central Terminal (about 12 minutes), Madame Tussauds and FAO Schwarz (about 15 minutes).
- Times Square — 1-minute walk (exit hotel and follow 42nd St or Broadway)
- Bryant Park / New York Public Library — ~6-minute walk
- Empire State Building — ~11–15-minute walk
- Madison Square Garden — ~8-minute walk
| Attraction | Typical walk time from hotel |
|---|---|
| Times Square | 1 min |
| Bryant Park | 6 min |
| Empire State Building | 11–15 min |
| Grand Central Terminal | 12 min |
Using the rooftop pool and LandShark Bar & Grill when sightseeing
The rooftop pool is on the 6th floor and is reserved primarily for hotel guests; priority access and two bottled waters daily are included with the mandatory resort fee. A lifeguard is on duty daily and the pool is heated year-round with seasonal hours.
LandShark Bar & Grill sits beside the pool on the 6th floor and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner (poolside ordering is available). Dining by itself does not grant pool access — pool use is for guests or those who purchase a day pass or cabana through authorized channels.
- Pool hours: warm months 8:00 AM–8:00 PM; colder months 10:00 AM–4:30 PM (operates year-round)
- Pool access: included as priority for guests via resort fee; limited day passes/cabanas may be available
- LandShark Bar & Grill hours: daily 11:00 AM–10:00 PM (breakfast a la carte)
| Facility | Location / note |
|---|---|
| Rooftop pool | 6th floor; lifeguard on duty; heated year-round |
| LandShark Bar & Grill | Poolside dining on 6th floor; poolside ordering available |
Taxis, rideshares and getting to/from airports
The resort does not provide a free airport shuttle. Taxis and rideshare services (Uber, Lyft, etc.) are commonly used to reach LaGuardia, JFK and Newark airports from Midtown Manhattan.
LaGuardia (LGA) is the nearest listed airport; resort materials note that LaGuardia, JFK and Newark are all within easy reach by taxi, rideshare or public transit. For public transit to airports, check MTA and airport websites for the best route and service advisories.
- No hotel airport shuttle — plan for taxi, rideshare, public transit or private transfer
- LaGuardia is the closest airport commonly used by guests
- Allow extra time for Manhattan traffic, especially at peak hours
| Airport | Notes from resort info |
|---|---|
| LaGuardia (LGA) | Nearest; commonly used by guests |
| JFK | Further than LGA; reachable by taxi/rideshare/public transit |
| Newark (EWR) | Also used by some guests; reachable by taxi/rideshare |
Planning longer day trips and ferries
Want beaches or borough attractions? Use the subway for most day trips: Coney Island is reachable by D/F/N/Q trains in about 45–60 minutes; Rockaway Beach is accessible on the A train or by seasonal NYC Ferry. Governors Island and Statue of Liberty trips require a ferry from Lower Manhattan after a subway ride.
The resort concierge offers tours/ticket assistance and can advise on ferry schedules, hop-on hop-off bus stops (there is a stop outside the hotel), and transit options for day trips. Always check current schedules for ferries and commuter rail services before you go.
- Coney Island — subway (D/F/N/Q) ~45–60 minutes from Midtown
- Rockaway Beach — A train or seasonal NYC Ferry (travel times vary)
- Statue of Liberty — subway to Battery Park, then ferry (resort lists about a 23-minute subway ride to Battery Park; total travel time to Liberty Island varies)
| Destination | Typical transit option |
|---|---|
| Coney Island | Subway (D/F/N/Q) |
| Rockaway Beach | A train or seasonal NYC Ferry |
| Statue of Liberty | Subway to Battery Park + ferry |
Tips for sightseeing from the hotel
Start early for popular attractions to avoid crowds, especially for shows on Broadway and viewpoints like the Empire State Building. The hotel is in the Theater District, so evening plans are convenient and you can walk to many theaters.
Use the hotel's concierge for show bookings, attraction tickets and hop-on hop-off hop-on-hop-off bus information. The resort's location makes it easy to mix walking, subway rides and short taxi trips depending on the neighborhood you want to visit.
- Ask the concierge about tour/ticket assistance and reserve Broadway tickets early
- Carry a MetroCard or use OMNY contactless payment on subway/buses for quick transit
- Plan rest breaks — Midtown walking routes include busy intersections and crowds
| When to use | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Walking | Short attractions and neighborhood exploring (Times Square, Bryant Park) |
| Subway | Faster cross-town or longer Midtown-to-borough trips |
| Taxi / rideshare | Luggage, late-night returns, or trips to airports |
