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How to get fromLower Manhattan to Central Parkby subway, bus, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Lower Manhattan to Central Park by subway, bus, or taxi

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Broadway-Lafayette St to 86 Stsubway subway B
    25 min
    $3

  2. Bus

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

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lower Manhattan to The Dairy (Visitor Center and Gift Shop)taxi taxi 4 mi
    10 min
    $20–25

  4. Line 6 subway

    1. Take the subway from Spring St to 86th Streetsubway subway 4 / ...
    30 min
    $3

Lower Manhattan to Central Park by subway and foot

Calendar550Weekly Services
Duration25 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.3 mi
  • Duration: 25 min

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

MTA operates a subway from Broadway-Lafayette St to 86 St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 18 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 52 min.

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