How to get from Central Park to Times Square by subway?

From Central Park to Times Square by subway

Take one direct subway from Central Park to Times Square in Manhattan: take the C subway from 86 St station to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 26 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

26min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - C
Walk to Times Square
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
    Euclid Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to Times Square
    Walk to
    Times Square
    209 W 38th St
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Central Park to Times Square by subway via B

Take one direct subway from Central Park to Times Square in Manhattan: take the B subway from 86 St station to 42 St-Bryant Pk station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 25 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

25min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - B
Walk to Times Square
Leaves from 86 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    86 St
    590 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Subway - B
    Wait for subway
    B
    Brighton Beach
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Bryant Pk
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to Times Square
    Walk to
    Times Square
    209 W 38th St
    370 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Central Park to Times Square

The distance between Central Park, Manhattan and Times Square, Manhattan is approximately 2.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 26 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central Park to Times Square 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 Central Park West/W 84 St.

Subway stations close to Central Park:

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

Bus stations close to Central Park:

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

Public transit stations close to Times Square, Manhattan

Times Square is located at 209 W 38th St, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is 8 Av/W 41 St.

Subway stations close to Times Square:

  • 34 St-Herald Sq
  • 42 St-Bryant Pk
  • 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal

Bus stations close to Times Square:

  • 8 Av/W 41 St
  • 8 Av/W 40 St
  • 8 Av/W 39 St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Central Park to Times Square by subway via B

Take one direct subway from Central Park to Times Square in Manhattan: take the B subway from 86 St station to 42 St-Bryant Pk station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 25 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

25min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - B
Walk to Times Square
Leaves from 86 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    86 St
    590 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Subway - B
    Wait for subway
    B
    Brighton Beach
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Bryant Pk
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to Times Square
    Walk to
    Times Square
    209 W 38th St
    370 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 26 minutes, using Subway line C.

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

    The alternative route takes 25 minutes, using Subway line B.

  • Is there a direct subway between Central Park and Times Square in Manhattan?

    Yes, there is a direct subway going from Central Park to Times Square in Manhattan in 26 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Central Park to Times Square in Manhattan?

    The C subway line goes from 86 St station near Central Park to Euclid Av station near Times Square in Manhattan.

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

    The total travel time between Central Park and Times Square in Manhattan by subway is about 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Central Park to get to Times Square 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 Times Square in Manhattan?

    Get off the subway at the Euclid Av station, which is closest to Times Square in Manhattan.

  • When is the first subway from Central Park to Times Square in Manhattan?

    The first subway from Central Park to Times Square in Manhattan is 8 Avenue Express. It leaves the 86 St station at 7:19 PM.

  • When is the first bus from Central Park to Times Square in Manhattan?

    The first bus from Central Park to Times Square in Manhattan is Harlem - 14th Street. It leaves the Columbus Av/W 86 St stop at 3:21 AM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Central Park to Times Square?

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

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