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Central Park to Lower Manhattan buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Central Park and Lower Manhattan takes 45 min and the fastest bus takes 21 min. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Central Park to Lower Manhattan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

45 min
Duration
5 mi
Distance
$7
Average price
Every 20 minutes
Frequency

Central Park to Lower Manhattan bus times

Buses run every 20 minutes between Central Park and Lower Manhattan. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Central Park is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Lower Manhattan at 12:06 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 45 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    bus bus 35 min • Direct
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    bus bus 34 min • Direct
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    bus bus 34 min • Direct
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    bus bus 34 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    bus bus 21 min • Direct
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    bus bus 21 min • Direct
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    bus bus 22 min • Direct
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    bus bus 22 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Central Park to Lower Manhattan? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Central Park to Lower Manhattan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 5 mi
  • Duration: 45 min

What companies run services between Central Park, New York County, NY, USA and Lower Manhattan, NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/E 84 St to Broadway/Spring St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 50 min.

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