How to get from Central Park to 157 St by subway?

From Central Park to 157 St by subway

To get from Central Park to 157 St in Manhattan, take the C subway from 86 St station to 168 St-Washington Hts station. Next, take the 1 subway from 168 St-Washington Hts station to 157 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The subway schedule from Central Park may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to 157 St on the Moovit app.

33min$3.00
Walk to subway station
Subway - C
Subway - 1
Walk to 157 St
Leaves from 86 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    86 St
    590 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Subway - C
    Wait for subway
    C
    168 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    168 St-Washington Hts
    18 min
  • 4
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    South Ferry
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    157 St
    2 min
  • 6
    Walk to 157 St
    Walk to
    157 St
    601 W 157th St
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Central Park to 157 St

The distance between Central Park, Manhattan and 157 St, Manhattan is approximately 5.01 mi, which can typically be travelled in 33 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central Park to 157 St by subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Subway schedule from Central Park to 157 St

To check the subway schedule from Central Park to 157 St using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Central Park) and destination (157 St), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Central Park to 157 St?

    The fastest way takes 33 minutes, using Subway line C, Subway line 1.

  • Is there a direct subway between Central Park and 157 St in Manhattan?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 33 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Central Park to 157 St in Manhattan?

    The C subway line goes from 86 St station near Central Park to 168 St-Washington Hts station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till 168 St-Washington Hts station near 157 St in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Central Park to 157 St in Manhattan by subway?

    The total travel time between Central Park and 157 St in Manhattan by subway is about 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Central Park to get to 157 St in Manhattan?

    Get on the C subway from the 86 St station near Central Park in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Central Park and 157 St in Manhattan?

    Get off the subway at the 168 St-Washington Hts station, which is closest to 157 St in Manhattan.

  • When is the first subway from Central Park to 157 St in Manhattan?

    The first subway from Central Park to 157 St in Manhattan is 8 Avenue Express. It leaves the 86 St station at 12:26 AM.

  • When is the first bus from Central Park to 157 St in Manhattan?

    The first bus from Central Park to 157 St in Manhattan is Washington Heights - East Village. It leaves the Madison Av/E 83 St stop at 12:37 AM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Central Park to 157 St?

    The ride from Central Park to 157 St costs $3.00.

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