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

The cheapest way to get from Central Park to Washington Square Park is to subway which costs $3 and takes 28 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Central Park to Washington Square Park is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs $16 - $20.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5 Av/E 84 St and arriving at E 8 St/5 Av. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 44 min.

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

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 Washington Square Park?

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

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

The best way to get from Central Park to Washington Square Park without a car is to subway which takes 28 min and costs $3.

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

The subway from 86 St to W 4 St-Wash Sq takes 17 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

Central Park to Washington 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 Washington Square Park train from?

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

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

Central Park to Washington Square Park bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at E 8 St/5 Av station.

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

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

Where can I stay near Washington Square Park?

There are 2970+ hotels available in Washington Square Park.

Central Park to Washington Square Park - 6 ways to travel via subway, and bus

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

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 86 St to W 4 St-Wash Sqsubway C / ...
28 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 84 St to E 8 St/5 Avbus M1 / ...
52 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from The Dairy (Visitor Center and Gift Shop) to Washington Square Parktaxi 3.1 mi
7 min
$16–20
Walk
1. Take the walk from The Dairy (Visitor Center and Gift Shop) to Washington Square Parkwalk 3 mi
58 min
Subway via 86 St Transverse /Central Park
1. Take the subway from 86 St to W 4 St-Wash Sqsubway C / ...
28 min
$6–10
Bus via 5 Av/E 80 St
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 80 St to E 8 St/5 Avbus M1 / ...
52 min
$3–8

Central Park to Washington Square Park by foot and subway

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Distance: 4.7 mi
Duration: 28 min

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

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. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/E 84 St to E 8 St/5 Av every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 44 min.

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