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How to get fromMidtown East to Central Parkby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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

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  1. Line 6 subway

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    1. Take the subway from 51st Street to 86th Streetsubway subway 4 / ...
    18 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 52 St to Madison Av/E 83 Stbus bus M1 / ...
    26 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Midtown East to The Dairy (Visitor Center and Gift Shop)taxi taxi 2 mi
    4 min
    $13–16

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Midtown East to The Dairy (Visitor Center and Gift Shop)walk walk 1.7 mi
    32 min

  5. Bus via E 92 St/York Av

    1. Take the bus from 1 Av/Mitchell Pl 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
    36 min
    $6–15

Midtown East to Central Park by subway and foot

Calendar1805Weekly Services
Duration18 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2.5 mi
  • Duration: 18 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 51st Street to 86th Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 52 St to Madison Av/E 83 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 18 min.

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