There are 5 ways to get from Central Park to Manhattan University by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Line 1 subway via 86 St Transverse /Central Park
best- Take the subway from 86 St to Van Cortlandt Park-242 Stsubway 1
47 min$6–10Drive 7.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charles A. Dana Discovery Center to Manhattan Universitycar 7.7 mi
13 min$2Bus
- Take the bus from Madison Av/E 84 St to Henry Hudson Pkwy East/W 239 Stbus BxM2
54 min$3–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Charles A. Dana Discovery Center to Manhattan Universitytaxi 7.7 mi
13 min$30–40Line 1 subway
- Take the subway from 86 St to Van Cortlandt Park-242 Stsubway 1
51 min$3
Central Park to Manhattan University by foot, bus, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Central Park to Manhattan University is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 13 min.
The fastest way to get from Central Park to Manhattan University is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $30 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madison Av/E 84 St and arriving at Henry Hudson Pkwy East/W 239 St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 38 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from 86 St and arriving at Van Cortlandt Park-242 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.
The distance between Central Park and Manhattan University is 11 miles. The road distance is 7.7 miles.
The best way to get from Central Park to Manhattan University without a car is to line 1 subway via 86 St Transverse /Central Park which takes 47 min and costs $6 - $11.
It takes approximately 47 min to get from Central Park to Manhattan University, including transfers.
Central Park to Manhattan University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Madison Av/E 84 St station.
Central Park to Manhattan University train services, operated by MTA, depart from 86 St station.
Central Park to Manhattan University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Henry Hudson Pkwy East/W 239 St station.
What companies run services between Central Park, New York County, NY, USA and Manhattan University, NY, USA?
MTA operates a subway from 86 St to Van Cortlandt Park-242 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 29 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 84 St to Henry Hudson Pkwy East/W 239 St hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 38 min.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 86 St to Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
Subway from 86 St to Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Madison Av/E 84 St to Henry Hudson Pkwy East/W 239 St
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Estimated price
- $30–40
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
Central Park to Manhattan University train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Van Cortlandt Park-242 St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Central Park to Manhattan University is 8 miles. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Central Park to Manhattan University.
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