The average bus between Central Park and East Meadow takes 3h 54m and the fastest bus takes 3h 14m. The bus service runs several times per day from Central Park to East Meadow. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Central Park and East Meadow. The earliest departure is at 8:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Central Park is at 11:43 PM which arrives into East Meadow at 6:34 AM. All services require a transfer at 5 Av/E 80 St and take an average of 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




3h 46m • 4 changes




3h 27m • 4 changes




3h 15m • 4 changes




3h 44m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Central Park to East Meadow. However, there are services departing from Central Park station and arriving at East Meadow station via 188 St/64 Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
Central Park to East Meadow bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from East 57th Street & Madison Avenue station.
Central Park to East Meadow bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at (arr.) Hemp TC / East station.
The distance between Central Park and East Meadow is 35.1 km. The road distance is 52 km.
You can take a vehicle from Central Park to Front St + East Meadow Ave via 5 Av/E 80 St, 5 Av/W 56 St, East 57th Street & Madison Avenue, 188 St/64 Av, Hillside Av/179 St, 178 St / Hillside, (arr.) Hemp TC / East, and Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21 in around 4h 4m.