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How to get fromGrand Central Terminal to Central Parkby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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

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  1. Line 6 subway, bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to 77 Stsubway subway 6 / ...
    2. Take the bus from E 79 St/Lexington Av to E 79 St Transverse/Central Parkbus bus M79-Sbs
    19 min
    $6–11

  2. Line 28 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from MADISON AVE @ 39th ST to MADISON AVE @ 84th STbus bus 28
    29 min
    $3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to The Dairy (Visitor Center and Gift Shop)taxi taxi 1.5 mi
    4 min
    $11–14

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Grand Central Terminal to The Dairy (Visitor Center and Gift Shop)walk walk 1.4 mi
    26 min

  5. Line 6 subway

    1. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to 86th Streetsubway subway 6 / ...
    22 min
    $3

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 43 St to Madison Av/E 83 Stbus bus M1 / ...
    34 min
    $3–8

  7. Bus via Madison Av/E 46 St

    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 46 St to Madison Av/E 83 Stbus bus M1 / ...
    35 min
    $3–8

Grand Central Terminal to Central Park by foot, subway, and bus

Calendar1075Weekly Services
Duration19 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2.3 mi
  • Duration: 19 min

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Central Park, New York County, NY, USA?

Westchester County Bee-Line System operates a bus from MADISON AVE @ 39th ST to MADISON AVE @ 84th ST every 4 hours. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, MTA operates a subway from Grand Central-42 St to 86th Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 9 min.

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