There are 5 ways to get from Manhattan University to Central Park by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Line 1 subway via 86 St Transverse /Central Park
best- Take the subway from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St to 86 Stsubway 1
48 min$6–11Drive 7.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manhattan University to Charles A. Dana Discovery Centercar 7.7 mi
13 min$2Bus
- Take the bus from Broadway/W 246 St to 5 Av/E 87 Stbus BxM3
54 min$3–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manhattan University to Charles A. Dana Discovery Centertaxi 7.7 mi
13 min$30–40Line 1 subway
- Take the subway from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St to 86 Stsubway 1
52 min$3
Manhattan University to Central Park by foot, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manhattan University to Central Park is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 13 min.
The fastest way to get from Manhattan University to Central Park is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $30 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Broadway/W 246 St and arriving at 5 Av/E 87 St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St and arriving at 86 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.
The distance between Manhattan University and Central Park is 12 miles. The road distance is 7.7 miles.
The best way to get from Manhattan University to Central Park without a car is to line 1 subway via 86 St Transverse /Central Park which takes 48 min and costs $5 - $11.
It takes approximately 48 min to get from Manhattan University to Central Park, including transfers.
Manhattan University to Central Park bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Broadway/W 246 St station.
Manhattan University to Central Park train services, operated by MTA, depart from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St station.
Manhattan University to Central Park bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/E 87 St station.
What companies run services between Manhattan University, NY, USA and Central Park, New York County, NY, USA?
MTA operates a subway from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St to 86 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 30 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Broadway/W 246 St to 5 Av/E 87 St hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 39 min.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St to 86 St
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
Subway from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St to 86 St
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Broadway/W 246 St to 5 Av/E 87 St
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Estimated price
- $30–40
Mexico Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914-968-6666
- Website
- mexicocs.com
Ernie's & Yorktown Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914 666 7379
Empire Ride Inc
- Phone
- +1 914 290 5400
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
Manhattan University to Central Park train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 86 St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan University to Central Park is 8 miles. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Manhattan University to Central Park.
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