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

The cheapest way to get from Central Park to Harlem is to subway which costs $3 and takes 14 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Central Park to Harlem is to taxi which takes 1 min and costs $9 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Central Park and Harlem?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madison Av/E 83 St and arriving at Madison Av/E 118 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

Is there a direct train between Central Park and Harlem?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 86 St and arriving at 125 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from Central Park to Harlem?

The distance between Central Park and Harlem is 2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Central Park to Harlem without a car is to subway which takes 14 min and costs $3.

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

The subway from 86 St to 125 St takes 7 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

Central Park to Harlem bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Madison Av/E 83 St station.

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

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

Where does the Central Park to Harlem bus arrive?

Central Park to Harlem bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Madison Av/E 118 St station.

Where does the Central Park to Harlem train arrive?

Central Park to Harlem train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 125 St station.

Where can I stay near Harlem?

There are 3577+ hotels available in Harlem.

Central Park to Harlem - 6 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi, and foot

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

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 86 St to 125 Stsubway A / ...
14 min
$3
Bus, subway
1. Take the bus from 86 St Transverse /Central Park to W 86 St/Central Pk Westbus M86-Sbs
2. Take the subway from 86 St to 125 Stsubway C / ...
15 min
$6–10
Bus
1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 83 St to Madison Av/E 118 Stbus M1
24 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Charles A. Dana Discovery Center to Harlemtaxi 4,970 ft
1 min
$9–12
Bus via Grand Concourse/E 161 St
1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 84 St to Grand Concourse/E 161 Stbus BxM4
30 min
$3–8
Walk
1. Take the foot from 86 St Transverse /Central Park to Harlemwalk 2.4 mi
46 min

Central Park to Harlem by foot and subway

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14 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 2.5 mi
Duration: 14 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 86 St to 125 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 83 St to Madison Av/E 118 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 16 min.

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