There are 4 ways to get from Pelham Bay Park to Central Park by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Line 6 subway
best- Take the subway from Pelham Bay Park to 86th Streetsubway 6 / ...
58 min$6–10Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Einstein Loop/Elgar Pl to 5 Av/E 85 Stbus BxM7
1h 18m$3–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pelham Bay Park to Charles A. Dana Discovery Centertaxi 11.8 mi
18 min$45–55Drive 11.8 mi
- Drive from Pelham Bay Park to Charles A. Dana Discovery Centercar 11.8 mi
18 min$3–4
Pelham Bay Park to Central Park by foot, bus, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pelham Bay Park to Central Park is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 18 min.
The fastest way to get from Pelham Bay Park to Central Park is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $45 - $55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Einstein Loop/Elgar Pl and arriving at 5 Av/E 85 St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.
No, there is no direct train from Pelham Bay Park to Central Park. However, there are services departing from Pelham Bay Park and arriving at 86th Street via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.
The distance between Pelham Bay Park and Central Park is 11 miles. The road distance is 11.8 miles.
The best way to get from Pelham Bay Park to Central Park without a car is to line 6 subway which takes 58 min and costs $6 - $11.
It takes approximately 58 min to get from Pelham Bay Park to Central Park, including transfers.
Pelham Bay Park to Central Park bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Einstein Loop/Elgar Pl station.
Pelham Bay Park to Central Park train services, operated by MTA, depart from Pelham Bay Park station.
Pelham Bay Park to Central Park bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/E 85 St station.
What companies run services between Pelham Bay Park, NY, USA and Central Park, New York County, NY, USA?
MTA operates a subway from Pelham Bay Park to 86th Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 37 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Einstein Loop/Elgar Pl to 5 Av/E 85 St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 32 min.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from Pelham Bay Park to 86th Street
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Einstein Loop/Elgar Pl to 5 Av/E 85 St
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Estimated price
- $45–55
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
Pelham Bay Park to Central Park train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 86th Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pelham Bay Park to Central Park is 12 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Pelham Bay Park to Central Park.
There are 3431+ hotels available in Central Park.






