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How to get fromCentral Park to Strand Bookstoreby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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

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  1. Line 6 subway

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    1. Take the subway from 86th Street to 14 St-Union Sqsubway subway 6 / ...
    30 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 84 St to 5 Av/W 14 Stbus bus M1 / ...
    49 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from The Dairy (Visitor Center and Gift Shop) to Strand Bookstoretaxi taxi 3 mi
    7 min
    $16–20

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from The Dairy (Visitor Center and Gift Shop) to Strand Bookstorewalk walk 2.8 mi
    54 min

  5. Bus via 5 Av/E 80 St

    1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 80 St to 5 Av/W 14 Stbus bus M1 / ...
    50 min
    $3–8

Central Park to Strand Bookstore by foot and subway

Calendar4853Weekly Services
Duration30 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4.5 mi
  • Duration: 30 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 86th Street to 14 St-Union Sq every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/E 84 St to 5 Av/W 14 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 38 min.

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