What is the cheapest way to get from Central Park to Chelsea Piers?

The cheapest way to get from Central Park to Chelsea Piers is to subway which costs $3 and takes 36 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Central Park to Chelsea Piers?

The fastest way to get from Central Park to Chelsea Piers is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs $17 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Central Park and Chelsea Piers?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Columbus Av/W 80 St and arriving at 9 Av/W 20 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.

Is there a direct train between Central Park and Chelsea Piers?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 86 St and arriving at 23 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from Central Park to Chelsea Piers?

The distance between Central Park and Chelsea Piers is 4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Central Park to Chelsea Piers without a car is to subway which takes 36 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Central Park to Chelsea Piers?

The subway from 86 St to 23 St takes 13 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Central Park to Chelsea Piers bus from?

Central Park to Chelsea Piers bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Columbus Av/W 80 St station.

Where do I catch the Central Park to Chelsea Piers train from?

Central Park to Chelsea Piers train services, operated by MTA, depart from 86 St station.

Where does the Central Park to Chelsea Piers bus arrive?

Central Park to Chelsea Piers bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 9 Av/W 20 St station.

Where does the Central Park to Chelsea Piers train arrive?

Central Park to Chelsea Piers train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 23 St station.

Where can I stay near Chelsea Piers?

There are 3934+ hotels available in Chelsea Piers.

Central Park to Chelsea Piers - 6 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Central Park to Chelsea Piers by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 86 St to 23 Stsubway A / ...
36 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Columbus Av/W 80 St to 9 Av/W 20 Stbus M11
56 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from The Dairy (Visitor Center and Gift Shop) to Chelsea Pierstaxi 3.3 mi
7 min
$17–21
Walk
1. Take the foot from The Dairy (Visitor Center and Gift Shop) to Chelsea Pierswalk 3 mi
58 min
Bus, subway
1. Take the bus from 86 St Transverse /Central Park to W 86 St/Central Pk Westbus
2. Take the subway from 86 St to 14 Stsubway C / ...
3. Take the bus from W 14 St/8 Av to 11 Av/W 15 Stbus M12
39 min
$9–18
Bus via Columbus Av/W 84 St
1. Take the bus from Columbus Av/W 84 St to 9 Av/W 20 Stbus M11
57 min
$3–8

Central Park to Chelsea Piers by foot and subway

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Distance: 4.2 mi
Duration: 36 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 86 St to 23 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Columbus Av/W 80 St to 9 Av/W 20 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 35 min.

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