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

The cheapest way to get from Central Park to Union Square is to bus which costs $3 - $8 and takes 42 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Central Park to Union Square is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $15 - $19.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5 Av/E 84 St and arriving at 5 Av/W 17 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 86 St and arriving at W 4 St-Wash Sq. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

How far is it from Central Park to Union Square?

The distance between Central Park and Union Square is 4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Central Park to Union Square without a car is to bus and line 6 subway which takes 23 min and costs $6 - $11.

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

It takes approximately 23 min to get from Central Park to Union Square, including transfers.

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

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

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

Central Park to Union Square train services, operated by MTA, depart from 86 St station.

Where does the Central Park to Union Square bus arrive?

Central Park to Union Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 17 St station.

Where does the Central Park to Union Square train arrive?

Central Park to Union Square train services, operated by MTA, arrive at W 4 St-Wash Sq station.

Where can I stay near Union Square?

There are 3478+ hotels available in Union Square.

Central Park to Union Square - 7 ways to travel via bus, line 6 subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Central Park to Union Square by bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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Bus, line 6 subway
best
1. Take the bus from 86 St Transverse /Central Park to E 86 St/Lexington Avbus M86-Sbs
2. Take the subway from 86th Street to 14 St-Union Sqsubway 6 / ...
23 min
$6–10
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 84 St to 5 Av/W 17 Stbus M1 / ...
42 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from The Dairy (Visitor Center and Gift Shop) to Union Squaretaxi 2.7 mi
6 min
$15–19
Walk
1. Take the walk from The Dairy (Visitor Center and Gift Shop) to Union Squarewalk 2.6 mi
49 min
Subway
1. Take the subway from 86 St to W 4 St-Wash Sqsubway A / ...
24 min
$3
Line 6 subway
1. Take the subway from 86th Street to 14 St-Union Sqsubway 6 / ...
26 min
$3
Bus via 5 Av/E 80 St
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 80 St to 5 Av/W 17 Stbus M1 / ...
44 min
$3–8

Central Park to Union Square by foot, bus, and subway

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Distance: 4.3 mi
Duration: 23 min

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

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/E 84 St to 5 Av/W 17 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 37 min. Westchester County Bee-Line System also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, MTA operates a subway from 86 St to W 4 St-Wash Sq every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 17 min.

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