What is the cheapest way to get from Harlem to Central Park?

The cheapest way to get from Harlem to Central Park is to subway which costs $3 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Harlem to Central Park?

The fastest way to get from Harlem to Central Park is to taxi which takes 1 min and costs $9 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Harlem and Central Park?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Frederick Douglass Blvd/W 116 St and arriving at Central Park West/W 84 St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

Is there a direct train between Harlem and Central Park?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 125 St and arriving at 86 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

How far is it from Harlem to Central Park?

The distance between Harlem and Central Park is 2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Harlem to Central Park without a car is to subway and bus which takes 15 min and costs $5 - $11.

How long does it take to get from Harlem to Central Park?

It takes approximately 15 min to get from Harlem to Central Park, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Harlem to Central Park bus from?

Harlem to Central Park bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Frederick Douglass Blvd/W 116 St station.

Where do I catch the Harlem to Central Park train from?

Harlem to Central Park train services, operated by MTA, depart from 125 St station.

Where does the Harlem to Central Park bus arrive?

Harlem to Central Park bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Central Park West/W 84 St station.

Where does the Harlem to Central Park train arrive?

Harlem to Central Park train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 86 St station.

Where can I stay near Central Park?

There are 3711+ hotels available in Central Park.

Harlem to Central Park - 5 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Harlem to Central Park by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway, bus
best
1. Take the subway from 125 St to 86 Stsubway C / ...
2. Take the bus from W 86 St/Central Park West to 86 St Transverse /Central Parkbus M86-Sbs
15 min
$6–11
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frederick Douglass Blvd/W 116 St to Central Park West/W 84 Stbus M10
23 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Harlem to Charles A. Dana Discovery Centertaxi 4,490 ft
1 min
$9–12
Walk
1. Take the foot from Harlem to 86 St Transverse /Central Parkwalk 2.4 mi
46 min
Subway
1. Take the subway from 125 St to 86 Stsubway A / ...
15 min
$3

Harlem to Central Park by subway, bus, and foot

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Distance: 2.5 mi
Duration: 15 min

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

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Frederick Douglass Blvd/W 116 St to Central Park West/W 84 St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, MTA operates a subway from 125 St to 86 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 8 min.

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