How to get from Midtown W 39th St to Central Park by bus and subway?

From Midtown W 39th St to Central Park by bus and subway

To get from Midtown W 39th St to Central Park in Manhattan, take the M12 bus from 12 Av/W 40 St station to 8 Av/W 57 St station. Next, take the C subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 34 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

34min$2.90
Walk to bus station
Bus - M12M12
Subway - C
Walk to Central Park
Leaves from 12 Av/W 40 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    12 Av/W 40 St
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - M12M12
    Wait for bus
    M12
    Midtown West Columbus Circle
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    8 Av/W 57 St
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    59 St-Columbus Circle
    90 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - C
    Wait for subway
    C
    168 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to Central Park
    Walk to
    Central Park
    Central Park, New York, NY, USA
    550 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Midtown W 39th St to Central Park by bus and subway via M42 and B

To get from Midtown W 39th St to Central Park in Manhattan, take the M42 bus from W 42 St/12 Av station to W 42 St/6 Av station. Next, take the B subway from 42 St-Bryant Pk station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

43min$2.90
Walk to bus station
Bus - M42M42
Subway - B
Walk to Central Park
Leaves from W 42 St/12 Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W 42 St/12 Av
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - M42M42
    Wait for bus
    M42
    East Side U N-1 Av Crosstown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W 42 St/6 Av
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    42 St-Bryant Pk
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - B
    Wait for subway
    B
    Bedford Park Blvd
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Central Park
    Walk to
    Central Park
    Central Park, New York, NY, USA
    550 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Midtown W 39th St to Central Park

The distance between Midtown W 39th St, Manhattan and Central Park, Manhattan is approximately 3.36 mi, which can typically be travelled in 34 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Midtown W 39th St to Central Park by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Midtown W 39th St

Midtown W 39th St is located at Midtown W 39th St, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is 12 Av/42 St.

Subway stations close to Midtown W 39th St:

  • 34 St-Hudson Yards
  • 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
  • 34 St-Penn Station

Bus stations close to Midtown W 39th St:

  • 12 Av/42 St
  • W 42 St/12 Av
  • 12 Av/W 40 St

Ferry stations close to Midtown W 39th St:

  • Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79

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 87 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 87 St
  • W 86 St/Central Park West
  • 86 St & Central Park West

Related Routes

Alternative route from Midtown W 39th St to Central Park by bus and subway via M42 and B

To get from Midtown W 39th St to Central Park in Manhattan, take the M42 bus from W 42 St/12 Av station to W 42 St/6 Av station. Next, take the B subway from 42 St-Bryant Pk station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

43min$2.90
Walk to bus station
Bus - M42M42
Subway - B
Walk to Central Park
Leaves from W 42 St/12 Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W 42 St/12 Av
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - M42M42
    Wait for bus
    M42
    East Side U N-1 Av Crosstown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W 42 St/6 Av
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    42 St-Bryant Pk
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - B
    Wait for subway
    B
    Bedford Park Blvd
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Central Park
    Walk to
    Central Park
    Central Park, New York, NY, USA
    550 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Midtown W 39th St to Central Park?

    The fastest way takes 34 minutes, using Bus line M12, Bus line C.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Midtown W 39th St to Central Park?

    The alternative route takes 43 minutes, using Bus line M42, Bus line B.

  • Is there a direct bus between Midtown W 39th St and Central Park in Manhattan?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 34 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Midtown W 39th St to Central Park in Manhattan?

    The M12 bus line goes from 12 Av/W 40 St station near Midtown W 39th St to Midtown West Columbus Circle station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Midtown West Columbus Circle station near Central Park in Manhattan

  • How long does it take to travel from Midtown W 39th St to Central Park in Manhattan by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Midtown W 39th St and Central Park in Manhattan by bus and subway is about 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Midtown W 39th St to get to Central Park in Manhattan?

    Get on the M12 bus from the 12 Av/W 40 St stop near Midtown W 39th St in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Midtown W 39th St and Central Park in Manhattan?

    Get off the bus at the Midtown West Columbus Circle station, which is closest to Central Park in Manhattan.

  • When is the first subway from Midtown W 39th St to Central Park in Manhattan?

    The first subway from Midtown W 39th St to Central Park in Manhattan is 8 Avenue Express. It leaves the 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal station at 12:33 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Midtown W 39th St to Central Park?

    The ride from Midtown W 39th St to Central Park costs $2.90.

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