What is the cheapest way to get from 157th Street Station to Central Park?

The cheapest way to get from 157th Street Station to Central Park is to subway which costs $3 and takes 27 min.

What is the fastest way to get from 157th Street Station to Central Park?

The fastest way to get from 157th Street Station to Central Park is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $17 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between 157th Street Station and Central Park?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Edgecombe Av/W 155 St and arriving at 5 Av/E 84 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.

Is there a direct train between 157th Street Station and Central Park?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 155 St and arriving at 86 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from 157th Street Station to Central Park?

The distance between 157th Street Station and Central Park is 7 miles.

How do I travel from 157th Street Station to Central Park without a car?

The best way to get from 157th Street Station to Central Park without a car is to line 1 subway and bus which takes 25 min and costs $5 - $11.

How long does it take to get from 157th Street Station to Central Park?

It takes approximately 25 min to get from 157th Street Station to Central Park, including transfers.

Where do I catch the 157th Street Station to Central Park bus from?

157th Street Station to Central Park bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Edgecombe Av/W 155 St station.

Where do I catch the 157th Street Station to Central Park train from?

157th Street Station to Central Park train services, operated by MTA, depart from 155 St station.

Where does the 157th Street Station to Central Park bus arrive?

157th Street Station to Central Park bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/E 84 St station.

Where does the 157th Street Station to Central Park train arrive?

157th Street Station to Central Park train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 86 St station.

Where can I stay near Central Park?

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157th Street Station to Central Park - 7 ways to travel via line 1 subway

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There are 7 ways to get from 157th Street Station to Central Park by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 1 subway, bus
best
1. Take the subway from 157 St to 86 Stsubway 1
2. Take the bus from W 86 St/Broadway to 86 St Transverse /Central Parkbus M86-Sbs
25 min
$6–11
Subway
cheapest
1. Take the subway from 155 St to 86 Stsubway A / ...
27 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edgecombe Av/W 155 St to 5 Av/E 84 Stbus M2
57 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from 157th Street Station to Charles A. Dana Discovery Centertaxi 3.2 mi
5 min
$17–21
Bus via Edgecombe Av/W 158 St
1. Take the bus from Edgecombe Av/W 158 St to 5 Av/E 84 Stbus M2 / ...
59 min
$3–8
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Broadway/W 157 St to 5 Av/E 84 Stbus M4
1h 3m
$3–8
Walk
1. Take the walk from 157th Street Station to The Dairy (Visitor Center and Gift Shop)walk 5.1 mi
1h 39m

157th Street Station to Central Park by foot, subway, and bus

1306Weekly Services

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Distance: 7.2 mi
Duration: 25 min

What companies run services between 157th Street Station, NY, USA and Central Park, New York County, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 155 St to 86 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Edgecombe Av/W 155 St to 5 Av/E 84 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 45 min.

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