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How to get fromLower East Side to Central Parkby subway, bus, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Lower East Side to Central Park by subway, bus, or taxi

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Grand St to 86 Stsubway subway B
    28 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Centre St/Broome St to Madison Av/E 83 Stbus bus M1
    1h 1m
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lower East Side to The Dairy (Visitor Center and Gift Shop)taxi taxi 4.6 mi
    12 min
    $21–26

  4. Subway via 81 St-Museum of Natural History

    1. Take the subway from Grand St to 81 St-Museum of Natural Historysubway subway B
    29 min
    $3

  5. Bus via E 92 St/York Av

    1. Take the bus from Allen St/Grand St to 1 Av/E 89 Stbus bus M15
    2. Take the bus from E 92 St/York Av to 86 St Transverse /Central Parkbus bus M86-Sbs
    1h 2m
    $6–15

Lower East Side to Central Park by subway and foot

Calendar550Weekly Services
Duration28 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6 mi
  • Duration: 28 min

What companies run services between Lower East Side, NY, USA and Central Park, New York County, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Grand St to 86 St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Centre St/Broome St to Madison Av/E 83 St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 53 min.

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