What is the cheapest way to get from Central Park to Lower Manhattan?

The cheapest way to get from Central Park to Lower Manhattan is to subway which costs $3 and takes 25 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Central Park to Lower Manhattan?

The fastest way to get from Central Park to Lower Manhattan is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $20 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Central Park and Lower Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5 Av/E 84 St and arriving at Broadway/Spring St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.

Is there a direct train between Central Park and Lower Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 86 St and arriving at Broadway-Lafayette St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

How far is it from Central Park to Lower Manhattan?

The distance between Central Park and Lower Manhattan is 5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Central Park to Lower Manhattan without a car is to subway which takes 25 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Central Park to Lower Manhattan?

The subway from 86 St to Broadway-Lafayette St takes 18 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Central Park to Lower Manhattan bus from?

Central Park to Lower Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 5 Av/E 84 St station.

Where do I catch the Central Park to Lower Manhattan train from?

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

Where does the Central Park to Lower Manhattan bus arrive?

Central Park to Lower Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Broadway/Spring St station.

Where does the Central Park to Lower Manhattan train arrive?

Central Park to Lower Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Broadway-Lafayette St station.

Where can I stay near Lower Manhattan?

There are 3556+ hotels available in Lower Manhattan.

Central Park to Lower Manhattan - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Central Park to Lower Manhattan by subway, bus, or taxi

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 86 St to Broadway-Lafayette Stsubway B
25 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 84 St to Broadway/Spring Stbus M1
55 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from The Dairy (Visitor Center and Gift Shop) to Lower Manhattantaxi 4.2 mi
10 min
$20–25
Line 6 subway
1. Take the subway from 86th Street to Spring Stsubway 4 / ...
30 min
$3

Central Park to Lower Manhattan by foot and subway

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Distance: 5.3 mi
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What companies run services between Central Park, New York County, NY, USA and Lower Manhattan, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 86 St to Broadway-Lafayette St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/E 84 St to Broadway/Spring St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 50 min.

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