What is the cheapest way to get from Central Park to Battery Park?

The cheapest way to get from Central Park to Battery Park is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 14 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Central Park to Battery Park?

The fastest way to get from Central Park to Battery Park is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $24 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between Central Park and Battery Park?

No, there is no direct bus from Central Park to Battery Park. However, there are services departing from 5 Av/E 80 St and arriving at State St/Bridge St via E 8 St/5 Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Central Park and Battery Park?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 86th Street and arriving at Bowling Green. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

How far is it from Central Park to Battery Park?

The distance between Central Park and Battery Park is 7 miles. The road distance is 5.5 miles.

How do I travel from Central Park to Battery Park without a car?

The best way to get from Central Park to Battery Park without a car is to line 4 subway which takes 34 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Central Park to Battery Park?

The line 4 subway from 86th Street to Bowling Green takes 20 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Central Park to Battery Park bus from?

Central Park to Battery Park bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 5 Av/E 80 St station.

Where do I catch the Central Park to Battery Park train from?

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

Where does the Central Park to Battery Park bus arrive?

Central Park to Battery Park bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at E 8 St/5 Av station.

Where does the Central Park to Battery Park train arrive?

Central Park to Battery Park train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Bowling Green station.

Can I drive from Central Park to Battery Park?

Yes, the driving distance between Central Park to Battery Park is 5 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Central Park to Battery Park.

Where can I stay near Battery Park?

There are 3846+ hotels available in Battery Park.

Central Park to Battery Park - 4 ways to travel via line 4 subway, bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Central Park to Battery Park by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Line 4 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 86th Street to Bowling Greensubway 4 / ...
34 min
$3
Drive 5.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from The Dairy (Visitor Center and Gift Shop) to Battery Parkcar 5.4 mi
14 min
$1–2
Bus
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 80 St to E 8 St/5 Avbus M1 / ...
2. Take the bus from E 8 St/5 Av to State St/Bridge Stbus M55
1h 26m
$3–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from The Dairy (Visitor Center and Gift Shop) to Battery Parktaxi 5.4 mi
14 min
$24–29

Central Park to Battery Park by foot and subway

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Distance: 7.1 mi
Duration: 34 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 86th Street to Bowling Green every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Central Park to Battery Park via 5 Av/E 80 St, E 8 St/5 Av, and State St/Bridge St in around 1h 26m.

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