How to get from Central Park to Central Park by bus?

By bus

To get from Central Park to Central Park in Manhattan, take the M15 bus from 1 Av/E 42 St station to 1 Av/E 86 St station. Next, take the M86-SBS bus from E 86 St/1 Av station to E 86 St/5 Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 35 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

35min$2.90
Walk to bus station
Bus - M15M15
Bus - M86-SBSM86-SBS
Walk to Central Park
Leaves from 1 Av/E 42 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    1 Av/E 42 St
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - M15M15
    Wait for bus
    M15
    East Harlem 125 St Via 1 Av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    1 Av/E 86 St
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E 86 St/1 Av
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - M86-SBSM86-SBS
    Wait for bus
    M86-SBS
    Select Bus Westside West End Av Crosstwn
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E 86 St/5 Av
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to Central Park
    Walk to
    Central Park
    Central Park, New York, NY, USA
    590 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By subway

Take one direct subway from Central Park to Central Park in Manhattan: take the 4 subway from Grand Central-42 St station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 37 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

37min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - 4
Walk to Central Park
Leaves from Grand Central-42 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    810 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Subway - 4
    Wait for subway
    4
    Woodlawn
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to Central Park
    Walk to
    Central Park
    Central Park, New York, NY, USA
    0.61 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Central Park to Central Park

The distance between Central Park, Manhattan and Central Park, Manhattan is approximately 3.36 mi, which can typically be travelled in 35 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central Park to Central Park by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Central Park

Central Park is located at Central Park, New York, NY, USA, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is 86 St.

Subway stations close to Central Park:

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

Bus stations close to Central Park:

  • 5 Av/E 84 St
  • 86 St & Central Park West
  • 5 Av/W 85 St Traverse

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 5 Av/E 84 St.

Subway stations close to Central Park:

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

Bus stations close to Central Park:

  • 5 Av/E 84 St
  • 5 Av/W 85 St Traverse
  • Central Park West/W 86 St

Related Routes

By subway

Take one direct subway from Central Park to Central Park in Manhattan: take the 4 subway from Grand Central-42 St station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 37 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

37min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - 4
Walk to Central Park
Leaves from Grand Central-42 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    810 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Subway - 4
    Wait for subway
    4
    Woodlawn
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to Central Park
    Walk to
    Central Park
    Central Park, New York, NY, USA
    0.61 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 35 minutes, using Bus line M15, Bus line M86-SBS.

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

    The alternative route takes 37 minutes, using Bus line 4.

  • Is there a direct bus between Central Park and Central Park in Manhattan?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 35 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Central Park to Central Park in Manhattan?

    The M15 bus line goes from 1 Av/E 42 St station near Central Park to East Harlem 125 St Via 1 Av station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Central Park station near Central Park in Manhattan

  • How long does it take to travel from Central Park to Central Park in Manhattan by bus?

    The total travel time between Central Park and Central Park in Manhattan by bus is about 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Central Park to get to Central Park in Manhattan?

    Get on the M15 bus from the 1 Av/E 42 St stop near Central Park in Manhattan.

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

    Get off the bus at the Central Park stop, which is closest to Central Park in Manhattan.

  • How much is the bus fare from Central Park to Central Park?

    The ride from Central Park to Central Park costs $2.90.

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