What is the cheapest way to get from Central Park to Tompkins Square Park?

The cheapest way to get from Central Park to Tompkins Square Park is to line 6 subway which costs $3 and takes 38 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Central Park to Tompkins Square Park?

The fastest way to get from Central Park to Tompkins Square Park is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $19 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Central Park and Tompkins Square Park?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5 Av/E 84 St and arriving at E 8 St/Lafayette St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 46 min.

Is there a direct train between Central Park and Tompkins Square Park?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 86th Street and arriving at Astor Pl. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

How far is it from Central Park to Tompkins Square Park?

The distance between Central Park and Tompkins Square Park is 5 miles.

How do I travel from Central Park to Tompkins Square Park without a car?

The best way to get from Central Park to Tompkins Square Park without a car is to line 6 subway which takes 38 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Central Park to Tompkins Square Park?

The line 6 subway from 86th Street to Astor Pl takes 16 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Central Park to Tompkins Square Park bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Central Park to Tompkins Square Park train from?

Central Park to Tompkins Square Park train services, operated by MTA, depart from 86th Street station.

Where does the Central Park to Tompkins Square Park bus arrive?

Central Park to Tompkins Square Park bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at E 8 St/Lafayette St station.

Where does the Central Park to Tompkins Square Park train arrive?

Central Park to Tompkins Square Park train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Astor Pl station.

Where can I stay near Tompkins Square Park?

There are 2970+ hotels available in Tompkins Square Park.

Central Park to Tompkins Square Park - 6 ways to travel via line 6 subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Central Park to Tompkins Square Park by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 6 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 86th Street to Astor Plsubway 6 / ...
38 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 84 St to E 8 St/Lafayette Stbus M1 / ...
1h 2m
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from The Dairy (Visitor Center and Gift Shop) to Tompkins Square Parktaxi 3.8 mi
9 min
$19–23
Walk
1. Take the walk from The Dairy (Visitor Center and Gift Shop) to Tompkins Square Parkwalk 3.5 mi
1h 8m
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from 86 St to W 4 St-Wash Sqsubway C / ...
2. Take the bus from W 8 St/6 Av to Saint Marks Pl/Avenue Abus M8
52 min
$9–18
Bus via 5 Av/E 80 St
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 80 St to E 8 St/Lafayette Stbus M1 / ...
1h 2m
$3–8

Central Park to Tompkins Square Park by foot and subway

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Distance: 5.3 mi
Duration: 38 min

What companies run services between Central Park, New York County, NY, USA and Tompkins Square Park, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 86th Street to Astor Pl every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/E 84 St to E 8 St/Lafayette St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 46 min.

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