Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Central Park

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Midtown Manhattan to Central Park by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to 86 Stsubway subway B
    16 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 56 St to Madison Av/E 83 Stbus bus M1 / ...
    23 min
    $2–8

  3. Subway via 81 St-Museum of Natural History

    1. Take the subway from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to 81 St-Museum of Natural Historysubway subway B
    17 min
    $3

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Midtown Manhattan to The Dairy (Visitor Center and Gift Shop)taxi taxi 1.3 mi
    3 min
    $10–13

  5. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from 7 Av to 86 Stsubway subway B
    2. Take the bus from W 86 St/Central Park West to 86 St Transverse /Central Parkbus bus M86-Sbs
    25 min
    $6–11

  6. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Midtown Manhattan to The Dairy (Visitor Center and Gift Shop)walk walk 4,220 ft
    15 min

Midtown Manhattan to Central Park by subway and foot

Calendar550Weekly Services
Duration16 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Midtown Manhattan to Central Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2.5 mi
  • Duration: 16 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to 86 St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 56 St to Madison Av/E 83 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 15 min. Westchester County Bee-Line System also services this route every 4 hours.

Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to plan an amazing trip around Scandinavia, How do I buy a London Underground ticket?, and Need to know: Greyhound - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

More Questions & Answers