What is the cheapest way to get from Central Park to The Cloisters?

The cheapest way to get from Central Park to The Cloisters is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 10 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Central Park to The Cloisters?

The fastest way to get from Central Park to The Cloisters is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $24 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Central Park and The Cloisters?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 3 Av/E 85 St and arriving at Dyckman St/Sherman Av. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.

Is there a direct train between Central Park and The Cloisters?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 86 St and arriving at Dyckman St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

How far is it from Central Park to The Cloisters?

The distance between Central Park and The Cloisters is 7 miles. The road distance is 5.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Central Park to The Cloisters without a car is to subway which takes 40 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Central Park to The Cloisters?

The subway from 86 St to Dyckman St takes 25 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Central Park to The Cloisters bus from?

Central Park to The Cloisters bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 3 Av/E 85 St station.

Where do I catch the Central Park to The Cloisters train from?

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

Where does the Central Park to The Cloisters bus arrive?

Central Park to The Cloisters bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Dyckman St/Sherman Av station.

Where does the Central Park to The Cloisters train arrive?

Central Park to The Cloisters train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Dyckman St station.

Can I drive from Central Park to The Cloisters?

Yes, the driving distance between Central Park to The Cloisters is 6 miles. It takes approximately 10 min to drive from Central Park to The Cloisters.

Where can I stay near The Cloisters?

There are 3514+ hotels available in The Cloisters.

Central Park to The Cloisters - 5 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Central Park to The Cloisters by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 86 St to Dyckman Stsubway A
40 min
$3
Drive 5.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Charles A. Dana Discovery Center to The Cloisterscar 5.5 mi
10 min
$1–2
Bus
1. Take the bus from 3 Av/E 85 St to Dyckman St/Sherman Avbus BxM1
46 min
$3–8
Bus via Madison Av/E 83 St
1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 83 St to Margaret Corbin Dr/Cloistersbus M4
1h 28m
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Charles A. Dana Discovery Center to The Cloisterstaxi 5.5 mi
10 min
$24–30

Central Park to The Cloisters by foot and subway

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Distance: 7 mi
Duration: 40 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 86 St to Dyckman St hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 3 Av/E 85 St to Dyckman St/Sherman Av hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 22 min.

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