What is the cheapest way to get from Central Park to 52nd Street?

The cheapest way to get from Central Park to 52nd Street is to line 6 subway which costs $3 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Central Park to 52nd Street?

The fastest way to get from Central Park to 52nd Street is to taxi which takes 2 min and costs $10 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Central Park and 52nd Street?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5 Av/E 84 St and arriving at 5 Av/W 55 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

Is there a direct train between Central Park and 52nd Street?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 86th Street and arriving at 51st Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from Central Park to 52nd Street?

The distance between Central Park and 52nd Street is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Central Park to 52nd Street without a car?

The best way to get from Central Park to 52nd Street without a car is to bus and line 6 subway which takes 19 min and costs $6 - $11.

How long does it take to get from Central Park to 52nd Street?

It takes approximately 19 min to get from Central Park to 52nd Street, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Central Park to 52nd Street bus from?

Central Park to 52nd Street bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 5 Av/E 84 St station.

Where do I catch the Central Park to 52nd Street train from?

Central Park to 52nd Street train services, operated by MTA, depart from 86th Street station.

Where does the Central Park to 52nd Street bus arrive?

Central Park to 52nd Street bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 55 St station.

Where does the Central Park to 52nd Street train arrive?

Central Park to 52nd Street train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 51st Street station.

Where can I stay near 52nd Street?

There are 3930+ hotels available in 52nd Street.

Central Park to 52nd Street - 7 ways to travel via bus, line 6 subway, and taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Central Park to 52nd Street by bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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Bus, line 6 subway
best
1. Take the bus from 86 St Transverse /Central Park to E 86 St/Lexington Avbus M86-Sbs
2. Take the subway from 86th Street to 51st Streetsubway 4 / ...
19 min
$6–10
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 84 St to 5 Av/W 55 Stbus M4
34 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from The Dairy (Visitor Center and Gift Shop) to 52nd Streettaxi 1.2 mi
2 min
$10–13
Walk
1. Take the foot from The Dairy (Visitor Center and Gift Shop) to 52nd Streetwalk 1.1 mi
20 min
Line 6 subway
1. Take the subway from 86th Street to 51st Streetsubway 4 / ...
20 min
$3
Bus via Lexington Av/E 79 St
1. Take the bus from Lexington Av/E 79 St to Lexington Av/E 53 Stbus M101 / ...
29 min
$3–8
Bus via 5 Av/E 80 St
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 80 St to 5 Av/W 53 Stbus M1 / ...
37 min
$3–8

Central Park to 52nd Street by foot, bus, and subway

1306Weekly Services

19 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 2.5 mi
Duration: 19 min

What companies run services between Central Park, New York County, NY, USA and 52nd Street, NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/E 84 St to 5 Av/W 55 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, MTA operates a subway from 86th Street to 51st Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 7 min.

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