What is the cheapest way to get from Central Park to 55th Street Station?

The cheapest way to get from Central Park to 55th Street Station is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 22 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Central Park to 55th Street Station?

The fastest way to get from Central Park to 55th Street Station is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $45 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Central Park and 55th Street Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Central Park to 55th Street Station. However, there are services departing from 5 Av/E 80 St and arriving at 60 St/13 Av via 5 Av/W 52 St and Shore Rd/71 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Central Park and 55th Street Station?

No, there is no direct train from Central Park to 55th Street Station. However, there are services departing from 86 St and arriving at 55 St via 59 St-Columbus Circle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.

How far is it from Central Park to 55th Street Station?

The distance between Central Park and 55th Street Station is 13 miles. The road distance is 12 miles.

How do I travel from Central Park to 55th Street Station without a car?

The best way to get from Central Park to 55th Street Station without a car is to subway which takes 58 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Central Park to 55th Street Station?

It takes approximately 58 min to get from Central Park to 55th Street Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Central Park to 55th Street Station bus from?

Central Park to 55th Street Station bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 5 Av/W 52 St station.

Where do I catch the Central Park to 55th Street Station train from?

Central Park to 55th Street Station train services, operated by MTA, depart from 59 St-Columbus Circle station.

Where does the Central Park to 55th Street Station bus arrive?

Central Park to 55th Street Station bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Shore Rd/72 St station.

Where does the Central Park to 55th Street Station train arrive?

Central Park to 55th Street Station train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 55 St station.

Can I drive from Central Park to 55th Street Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Central Park to 55th Street Station is 12 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Central Park to 55th Street Station.

Where can I stay near 55th Street Station?

There are 3157+ hotels available in 55th Street Station.

Central Park to 55th Street Station - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Central Park to 55th Street Station by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
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1. Take the subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle to 55 Stsubway D
58 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 52 St to Shore Rd/72 Stbus X27 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shore Rd/71 St to 60 St/13 Avbus B9
2h 22m
$9–23
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from The Dairy (Visitor Center and Gift Shop) to 55th Street Stationtaxi 11.9 mi
22 min
$45–60
Drive 11.9 mi
1. Drive from The Dairy (Visitor Center and Gift Shop) to 55th Street Stationcar 11.9 mi
22 min
$3–4

Central Park to 55th Street Station by foot and subway

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Distance: 13 mi
Duration: 58 min

What companies run services between Central Park, New York County, NY, USA and 55th Street Station, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle to 55 St every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Central Park to 55th Street Station via 5 Av/E 80 St, 5 Av/W 53 St, 5 Av/W 52 St, Shore Rd/72 St, Shore Rd/71 St, and 60 St/13 Av in around 2h 22m.

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