How to get from Central Park to New York by subway?

By subway

Take one direct subway from Central Park to New York in Manhattan: take the B subway from 86 St station to W 4 St-Wash Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

30min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - B
Walk to New York
Leaves from 86 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    86 St
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Subway - B
    Wait for subway
    B
    Brighton Beach
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    W 4 St-Wash Sq
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to New York
    Walk to
    New York
    370 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by subway via C

Take one direct subway from Central Park to New York in Manhattan: take the C subway from 86 St station to W 4 St-Wash Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

33min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - C
Walk to New York
Leaves from 86 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    86 St
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Subway - C
    Wait for subway
    C
    Euclid Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    W 4 St-Wash Sq
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to New York
    Walk to
    New York
    370 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Central Park to New York

The distance between Central Park, Manhattan and New York, Manhattan is approximately 4.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 30 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central Park to New York 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 Central Park

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:

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

Bus stations close to Central Park:

  • 5 Av/E 84 St
  • W 86 St/Central Park West
  • Central Park West/W 87 St

Public transit stations close to New York, Manhattan

New York is located at New York, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is W 9 St/Avenue Of the Americas.

Subway stations close to New York:

  • Christopher St-Sheridan Sq
  • W 4 St-Wash Sq
  • 8 St-Nyu

Train stations close to New York:

  • 9th Street

Bus stations close to New York:

  • W 9 St/Avenue Of the Americas
  • Av Of The Americas/Waverly Pl
  • E 8 St/University Pl

Related Routes

Alternative route by subway via C

Take one direct subway from Central Park to New York in Manhattan: take the C subway from 86 St station to W 4 St-Wash Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

33min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - C
Walk to New York
Leaves from 86 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    86 St
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Subway - C
    Wait for subway
    C
    Euclid Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    W 4 St-Wash Sq
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to New York
    Walk to
    New York
    370 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 30 minutes, using Bus line B.

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

    The alternative route takes 33 minutes, using Bus line C.

  • Is there a direct subway between Central Park and New York in Manhattan?

    Yes, there is a direct subway going from Central Park to New York in Manhattan in 30 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Central Park to New York in Manhattan?

    The B subway line goes from 86 St station near Central Park to Brighton Beach station near New York in Manhattan.

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

    The total travel time between Central Park and New York in Manhattan by subway is about 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Central Park to get to New York in Manhattan?

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

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

    Get off the subway at the Brighton Beach station, which is closest to New York in Manhattan.

  • When is the first subway from Central Park to New York in Manhattan?

    The first subway from Central Park to New York in Manhattan is 8 Avenue Express. It leaves the 86 St station at 12:13 AM.

  • When is the first bus from Central Park to New York in Manhattan?

    The first bus from Central Park to New York in Manhattan is Harlem - East Village. It leaves the 5 Av/E 84 St stop at 12:16 AM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Central Park to New York?

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

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