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How to get fromCentral Park to Randalls Islandby bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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There are 3 ways to get from Central Park to Randalls Island by bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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  1. Bus, line 6 subway

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    1. Take the bus from 86 St Transverse /Central Park to E 86 St/Lexington Avbus bus
    2. Take the subway from 86th Street to 125th Streetsubway subway 6 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Lexington Av/E 126 St to Main Rdwy/Opp Golf Center Parkingbus bus M35
    30 min
    $9–18

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Charles A. Dana Discovery Center to Randalls Islandtaxi taxi 2.8 mi
    5 min
    $15–19

  3. Walk

    1. Take the foot from 86 St Transverse /Central Park to Randalls Islandwalk walk 3.5 mi
    1h 7m

Central Park to Randalls Island by foot, bus, and subway

Calendar641Weekly Services
Duration30 minAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3.8 mi
  • Duration: 30 min

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

There is no direct connection from Central Park to Randalls Island. However, you can walk to 86 St Transverse /Central Park, take the bus to E 86 St/Lexington Av, walk to 86th Street, take the line 6 subway to 125th Street, walk to Lexington Av/E 126 St, then take the bus to Main Rdwy/Opp Golf Center Parking. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Randalls Island.

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