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How to get from Empire State Building to Central Park by subway?

From Empire State Building to Central Park by subway

Take one direct subway from Empire State Building to Central Park in Manhattan: take the B subway from 34 St-Herald Sq station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 27 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

27min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - B
Walk to Central Park
Leaves from 34 St-Herald Sq

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - B
    Wait for subway
    B
    Bedford Park Blvd
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to Central Park
    Walk to
    Central Park
    Central Park, New York, NY, USA
    550 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Empire State Building to Central Park by bus

Take one direct bus from Empire State Building to Central Park in Manhattan: take the M2 bus from Madison Av / E 34 St station to Madison Av/E 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 39 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

39min$2.90
Walk to bus station
Bus - M2M2
Walk to Central Park
Leaves from Madison Av / E 34 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison Av / E 34 St
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - M2M2
    Wait for bus
    M2
    Limited Washington Hts Broadway-168 St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison Av/E 86 St
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to Central Park
    Walk to
    Central Park
    Central Park, New York, NY, USA
    800 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Empire State Building to Central Park

The distance between Empire State Building, Manhattan and Central Park, Manhattan is approximately 3.39 mi, which can typically be travelled in 27 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Empire State Building to Central Park by subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Empire State Building

Empire State Building is located at West 34th Street, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is 34 St-Penn Station.

Subway stations close to Empire State Building:

  • 34 St-Herald Sq
  • 28 St
  • 33 St

Train stations close to Empire State Building:

  • 34 St-Penn Station
  • 33rd Street

Bus stations close to Empire State Building:

  • 5 Av/W 33 St
  • 5th Ave & W 34th St
  • 5 Av/W 34 St

Public transit stations close to Central Park, Manhattan

Central Park is located at Central Park, New York, NY, USA, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Central Park West/W 84 St.

Subway stations close to Central Park:

  • 86 St
  • 81 St-Museum Of Natural History
  • 96 St

Bus stations close to Central Park:

  • Central Park West/W 84 St
  • W 86 St/Central Park West
  • Central Park West/W 86 St

From Empire State Building to Central Park by bus

Take one direct bus from Empire State Building to Central Park in Manhattan: take the M2 bus from Madison Av / E 34 St station to Madison Av/E 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 39 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

39min$2.90
Walk to bus station
Bus - M2M2
Walk to Central Park
Leaves from Madison Av / E 34 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison Av / E 34 St
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - M2M2
    Wait for bus
    M2
    Limited Washington Hts Broadway-168 St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison Av/E 86 St
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to Central Park
    Walk to
    Central Park
    Central Park, New York, NY, USA
    800 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Empire State Building to Central Park?

    The fastest way takes 27 minutes, using Bus line B.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Empire State Building to Central Park?

    The alternative route takes 39 minutes, using Bus line M2.

  • Is there a direct subway between Empire State Building and Central Park in Manhattan?

    Yes, there is a direct subway going from Empire State Building to Central Park in Manhattan in 27 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Empire State Building to Central Park in Manhattan?

    The B subway line goes from 34 St-Herald Sq station near Empire State Building to Bedford Park Blvd station near Central Park in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Empire State Building to Central Park in Manhattan by subway?

    The total travel time between Empire State Building and Central Park in Manhattan by subway is about 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Empire State Building to get to Central Park in Manhattan?

    Get on the B subway from the 34 St-Herald Sq station near Empire State Building in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Empire State Building and Central Park in Manhattan?

    Get off the subway at the Bedford Park Blvd station, which is closest to Central Park in Manhattan.

  • When is the last bus from Empire State Building to Central Park in Manhattan?

    The last bus from Empire State Building to Central Park in Manhattan is the Washington Heights - East Village line. It leaves the Madison Av / E 34 St stop at 11:23 PM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Empire State Building to Central Park?

    The ride from Empire State Building to Central Park costs $2.90.

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