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How to get fromFar Rockaway to Central Parkby subway, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Far Rockaway to Central Park by subway, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Far Rockaway-Mott Av to 86 Stsubway subway A
    1h 31m
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Beach 21 St/Mott Av to East 57th Street & Madison Avenuebus bus Qm17
    1h 54m
    $6–15

  3. Drive 21.7 mi

    1. Drive from Far Rockaway to Charles A. Dana Discovery Centercar car 21.7 mi
    33 min
    $4–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Far Rockaway to Charles A. Dana Discovery Centertaxi taxi 21.7 mi
    33 min
    $85–110

Far Rockaway to Central Park by subway and foot

Calendar145Weekly Services
Duration1h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 26.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 31m

What companies run services between Far Rockaway, NY, USA and Central Park, New York County, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Far Rockaway-Mott Av to 86 St hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 24m. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Beach 21 St/Mott Av to East 57th Street & Madison Avenue every 4 hours. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 31m.

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