What is the cheapest way to get from Central Park to Friends Building?

The cheapest way to get from Central Park to Friends Building is to subway which costs $3 and takes 30 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Central Park to Friends Building?

The fastest way to get from Central Park to Friends Building is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $18 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Central Park and Friends Building?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5 Av/E 80 St and arriving at E 8 St/5 Av. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.

Is there a direct train between Central Park and Friends Building?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 86 St and arriving at W 4 St-Wash Sq. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

How far is it from Central Park to Friends Building?

The distance between Central Park and Friends Building is 5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Central Park to Friends Building without a car is to subway which takes 30 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Central Park to Friends Building?

The subway from 86 St to W 4 St-Wash Sq takes 17 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Central Park to Friends Building bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Central Park to Friends Building train from?

Central Park to Friends Building train services, operated by MTA, depart from 86 St station.

Where does the Central Park to Friends Building bus arrive?

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

Where does the Central Park to Friends Building train arrive?

Central Park to Friends Building train services, operated by MTA, arrive at W 4 St-Wash Sq station.

Where can I stay near Friends Building?

There are 3810+ hotels available in Friends Building.

Central Park to Friends Building - 5 ways to travel via subway, bus, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Central Park to Friends Building by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 86 St to W 4 St-Wash Sqsubway C / ...
30 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 80 St to E 8 St/5 Avbus M1 / ...
59 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from The Dairy (Visitor Center and Gift Shop) to Friends Buildingtaxi 3.6 mi
9 min
$18–22
Walk
1. Take the walk from The Dairy (Visitor Center and Gift Shop) to Friends Buildingwalk 3.2 mi
1h 1m
Bus, line 1 subway
1. Take the bus from 86 St Transverse /Central Park to W 86 St/Broadwaybus M86-Sbs
2. Take the subway from 86 St to Christopher St-Stonewallsubway 1 / ...
30 min
$6–10

Central Park to Friends Building by foot and subway

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Distance: 4.8 mi
Duration: 30 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 86 St to W 4 St-Wash Sq every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/E 80 St to E 8 St/5 Av every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 39 min.

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